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Old 03-21-2006, 05:00 PM   #7
eslai
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Jim, that spoiler looks nicer than the factory 986 spoiler, but I'm guessing it doesn't have nearly the downforce pressure that the solid one does.
Well, it's a spoiler not a "wing" so actually it doesn't generate any downforce. All it does is disturb airflow over the rear of the car which reduces rear lift--at the expense of increased drag.

An aftermarket wing like that one on eBay would not be as effective as the stock spoiler, but I'm not sure how much it matters unless you're driving at extremely-illegal speeds. I still abhor it as a modification though.

I've argued this before on here--that most wings you see for the boxster are detrimental if anything and why would one want to disturb a perfectly good car?
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