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[Smartbear]

Can anyone tell me if the rear lip spoiler gives downforce on the e86 coupe thru fast corners obvs in a straight line it increases drag .

I can tell you it’s not going to make much difference, it’s not f1 here
Rob

 

[mmm-five]

It doesn't do much, but then that was all that was needed to make the original Audi TTs stop spitting drivers into ditches

Mine's not quite as small (more of a ducktail), and it's only there to add a little high-speed (100mph+) stability.

 

[Lazza]

On the original TT they were going light at the back end at 150mph. The pop up spoiler did just enough to stop that. It has no effect at normal speeds. Spoilers on road cars are almost always just for looks. Front splitters however can make a much bigger difference!

 

[Anonymous]

When you say “fast corners” are you referring to a racing track?

 

[buzyg]

It doesn't do much, but then that was all that was needed to make the original Audi TTs stop spitting drivers into ditches

Mine's not quite as small (more of a ducktail), and it's only there to add a little high-speed (100mph+) stability.

Interesting to read. The only stability issues I have ever notices in the Zed, have been the front end lifting very slightly above 150. May be different with the roof up. The few occasions I have had to do such speeds have all been with the roof down.

 

[BTZ461]

Is that a Skyler spoiler from the US?

 

[mmm-five]

Is that a Skyler spoiler from the US?

Yes. I took part in the 2017 Skyer group buy over on ZPost - mainly as a replacement for the carbon lip spoiler that got damaged in my 2015 accident.

Looks much better on lighter cars - and was bought (as was the originaly for cosmetic reasons as the Bilstein B16/PSS10 did more for the handling/stability that these ever would.

 

[Phoenixboy]

Can anyone tell me if the rear lip spoiler gives downforce on the e86 coupe thru fast corners obvs in a straight line it increases drag .

I can tell you it’s not going to make much difference, it’s not f1 here
Rob

Downforce on a z4 on the road.
Me thinks not.

 

[Nictrix]

When you say “fast corners” are you referring to a racing track?

I think he means the M8, there a few nice sweepers on there.