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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. | ||
| - | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=309 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/309.jpg] Classic old-school "bobtail spoiler" | + | 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] | ||
| + | Classic old-school "bobtail spoiler" | ||
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| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4018 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4018.jpg]Adjustable Spoiler | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4018 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4018.jpg]Adjustable Spoiler | ||
| - | == Materials == | + | = Suppliers = |
| + | See [[Body panels]] | ||
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| + | = Materials = | ||
| Most spoilers are made out of [[wikipedia:fiberglas]]. | Most spoilers are made out of [[wikipedia:fiberglas]]. | ||
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| - | == Pictures == | + | = Photo Index = |
| [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=205 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/205.jpg] | [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=205 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/205.jpg] | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 26 January 2008
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.
The "FIA" style rear spoiler -- aka Bobtail, Ducktail, etc.
Classic old-school "bobtail spoiler"
Also see: Air dam (from air dam "spoilers")
"Wing" style spoiler
Adjustable Spoiler
Suppliers
See Body panels
Materials
Most spoilers are made out of wikipedia:fiberglas.
aluminum spoiler
wooden spoiler
Also see: Parts Reference
Photo Index
