just a thought...usefulness of CGT spoiler

[Huw Powell]

> The other day a person asked me if the soft spoiler on my '82 Coupe was
> functional in any way. I can't remember what I said, probably something
> along the lines of "I don't think that car goes fast enough to utilize
> whatever amount of downforce it provides." Basically I tell people it makes
> a better coffee table than a spoiler.
> 
> So I just have to ask, is this spoiler capable of providing downforce for,
> say a track car? I understand most streetcar spoilers are just added
> weight...well that's my opinion of them. I figure I'd have to be doing well
> over the car's capable speed to get any decent downforce.

the 81-83 spoiler serves one two part purpose: it acts as a dam for
snow, rain, etc on top of the trunk lid and its mounting bolts which
penetrate the lid serve as a convenient path for water to enter the
trunk.

the vastly improved 84-87 version, being bolted down at the ends, serves
to "keep the trunk dry" and since it is raised off the trunk itself acts
as an excellent grab bar when you are trying to walk around the cars
rear quickly (say, to get fuel) on ice.

-- 
Huw Powell

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