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| A [[wikipedia:Spoiler (automotive)|spoiler]] helps aid airflow on the car, usually to increase downforce (with th eside effect of increasing drag). They are often fitted to coupes. Spoilers were part of the Datsun 1200 [[FIA homologation]]. Sometimes they are called "wings" but a true wing is something different. The purpose of a spoiler is to aid airflow, not to create lift but usually to counter it. | A [[wikipedia:Spoiler (automotive)|spoiler]] helps aid airflow on the car, usually to increase downforce (with th eside effect of increasing drag). They are often fitted to coupes. Spoilers were part of the Datsun 1200 [[FIA homologation]]. Sometimes they are called "wings" but a true wing is something different. The purpose of a spoiler is to aid airflow, not to create lift but usually to counter it. | ||
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| + | * [[Air dam]] (front "spoiler") | ||
| + | * [[Wing]] (rear spoiler) | ||
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| + | = Overview = | ||
| The "FIA" style rear spoiler -- aka Bobtail, Ducktail, etc. | The "FIA" style rear spoiler -- aka Bobtail, Ducktail, etc. | ||
| <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=309 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/309.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=310 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/310.jpg] | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=309 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/309.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=310 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/310.jpg] | ||
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| The classic old-school "bobtail spoiler" works by stablising and slowing the rotational velocity of the bound vortex at the rear of the vehicle. Effectively a vertical strip of material at the tip of the boot (trunk) will do the same. The result is reduced lift and reduced drag. | The classic old-school "bobtail spoiler" works by stablising and slowing the rotational velocity of the bound vortex at the rear of the vehicle. Effectively a vertical strip of material at the tip of the boot (trunk) will do the same. The result is reduced lift and reduced drag. | ||
| In simple terms, a bob tail works by increasing the air pressure on the rear of the car relative to if it weren't there. | In simple terms, a bob tail works by increasing the air pressure on the rear of the car relative to if it weren't there. | ||
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| - | Also see: [[Air dam]] (from air dam "spoilers") | ||
| - | <br> [[Wing]] for rear spoiler | ||
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| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=708 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/708.jpg] "Wing" style spoiler | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=708 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/708.jpg] "Wing" style spoiler | ||
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Revision as of 19:39, 13 December 2011
A spoiler helps aid airflow on the car, usually to increase downforce (with th eside effect of increasing drag). They are often fitted to coupes. Spoilers were part of the Datsun 1200 FIA homologation. Sometimes they are called "wings" but a true wing is something different. The purpose of a spoiler is to aid airflow, not to create lift but usually to counter it.
Also see:
Contents |
Overview
The "FIA" style rear spoiler -- aka Bobtail, Ducktail, etc.
Classic old-school "bobtail spoiler"
The classic old-school "bobtail spoiler" works by stablising and slowing the rotational velocity of the bound vortex at the rear of the vehicle. Effectively a vertical strip of material at the tip of the boot (trunk) will do the same. The result is reduced lift and reduced drag. In simple terms, a bob tail works by increasing the air pressure on the rear of the car relative to if it weren't there.
"Wing" style spoiler
Adjustable Spoiler
Suppliers
See Body panels
- Atomic Aero Parts Product, TEL 048-874-7602
- Saitama City, Japan
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Materials
Most spoilers are made out of wikipedia:fiberglas.
aluminum spoiler
wooden spoiler
Also see: Parts Reference
Photo Index
