Best looking and functioning spoilers?

stizzity · 06-09-2001, 05:12 PM

I say the best looking spoiler and the one with the most functionality in terms of performance is the 99/00 by far. The look goes with the car and it helps handling a lot. I can't stand the way the 01's look with the ugly gullwing design. What was Ford thinking when they put this on the new Stang? It is hideous looking and doesn't work nearly as well as the 99/00 spoiler. That's just my opinion anyways. What's your thoughts?

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Stizzity

99 Mustang 3.8L w/k&n setup.
I'm working on a some other stuff and will soon be pushing close to 250 horses! Not bad for a six.
00 F-250 Super Duty XLT

moc · 06-09-2001, 09:55 PM

LEAVE THE spoiler. TO THE RICERS .you don't need that Garbage

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1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black
as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi.
2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

tireburner163 · 06-11-2001, 10:14 AM

I dought that the spoilers on the new mustangs(or any production car) are for handeling. They're just for looks

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1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang.
The "Guetto Glider"

If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

VNAMUS in VA · 06-12-2001, 09:59 AM

Enlighten us, exactly how does the 99/00 spoiler help handling so much? My opinion is actually the exact opposite - I think the 99/00 look like sh!t, but love the 01....and I don't think the spoilers help handling at all.

06-12-2001, 11:04 AM

Any spoiler or lip on a car will change it's aerodynamics. Although it might only be a slight change or above or below certain speeds, you can find one that is suitable to your needs.

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89' 5.0 GT Convertible Mustang and a 69' Mustang Mach 1 Fastback. If you want to know the rest, buy the rights.
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Mustangbelle306 · 06-12-2001, 05:07 PM

no spoiler at all...see my site.

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1994 GT: Under top secret construction
Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com
AOL name: GT306Chick

blue00gt · 06-12-2001, 05:52 PM

There are a few requirements for a spoiler to be effective. One is that is has to have alot of surface area. Another is that it has to be high enough that it is out of the turbulent airflow that is near the surface of the car.
I would guess that the stock spoilers on any of the GTs do very little to produce downforce at under 100mph.
For a spoiler to be effective, it either needs to be a large lip style spoiler or a tall wing.
Now the '00 Cobra R is a different story. The front air dam and rear spoiler are very effective, but whether you like the look is up to you. I have seen a magazine article where they drag tested one and removing these items actually gained them a couple tenths in the 1/4. This would indicate that they produce a decent amount of downforce because to produce downforce you also produce drag, and Ford didn't put those parts on just to look outrageous and produce drag.

dinomite · 06-12-2001, 05:58 PM

If you want one, i'd say get a whale tail, but if you just drag race, don't make yourself look like rice, its just gonna slow you daown in the quarter due to the increased drag. Only needed if you road race, and that does NOT include autocross/solo

06-09-2001, 05:12 PM	#1
stizzity Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sandusky, Ohio, USA Posts: 38	Best looking and functioning spoilers? I say the best looking spoiler and the one with the most functionality in terms of performance is the 99/00 by far. The look goes with the car and it helps handling a lot. I can't stand the way the 01's look with the ugly gullwing design. What was Ford thinking when they put this on the new Stang? It is hideous looking and doesn't work nearly as well as the 99/00 spoiler. That's just my opinion anyways. What's your thoughts? ------------------ Stizzity 99 Mustang 3.8L w/k&n setup. I'm working on a some other stuff and will soon be pushing close to 250 horses! Not bad for a six. 00 F-250 Super Duty XLT

06-09-2001, 09:55 PM	#2
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	LEAVE THE spoiler. TO THE RICERS .you don't need that Garbage ------------------ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

06-11-2001, 10:14 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I dought that the spoilers on the new mustangs(or any production car) are for handeling. They're just for looks ------------------ 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

06-12-2001, 09:59 AM	#4
VNAMUS in VA Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Reston, Virginia, USA Posts: 134	Enlighten us, exactly how does the 99/00 spoiler help handling so much? My opinion is actually the exact opposite - I think the 99/00 look like sh!t, but love the 01....and I don't think the spoilers help handling at all.

06-12-2001, 11:04 AM	#5
1BadMoFo5.0 Guest Posts: n/a	Any spoiler or lip on a car will change it's aerodynamics. Although it might only be a slight change or above or below certain speeds, you can find one that is suitable to your needs. ------------------ 89' 5.0 GT Convertible Mustang and a 69' Mustang Mach 1 Fastback. If you want to know the rest, buy the rights. AOL name: Woodnutz351

06-12-2001, 05:07 PM	#6
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	no spoiler at all...see my site. ------------------ Elisha~5.0 HO Racing (ahem HIGH OUTPUT!) 1994 GT: Under top secret construction Email: Belle@Mustangworks.com AOL name: GT306Chick

06-12-2001, 05:52 PM	#7
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	There are a few requirements for a spoiler to be effective. One is that is has to have alot of surface area. Another is that it has to be high enough that it is out of the turbulent airflow that is near the surface of the car. I would guess that the stock spoilers on any of the GTs do very little to produce downforce at under 100mph. For a spoiler to be effective, it either needs to be a large lip style spoiler or a tall wing. Now the '00 Cobra R is a different story. The front air dam and rear spoiler are very effective, but whether you like the look is up to you. I have seen a magazine article where they drag tested one and removing these items actually gained them a couple tenths in the 1/4. This would indicate that they produce a decent amount of downforce because to produce downforce you also produce drag, and Ford didn't put those parts on just to look outrageous and produce drag.

06-12-2001, 05:58 PM	#8
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	If you want one, i'd say get a whale tail, but if you just drag race, don't make yourself look like rice, its just gonna slow you daown in the quarter due to the increased drag. Only needed if you road race, and that does NOT include autocross/solo