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24-09-2010, 08:53 AM
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|  Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
What are your thoughts on roof mounted spoilers fitted to hatchbacks?
I can see why you would want a spoiler or wing or a saloon and it improves the look of the car.
BUT I'm struggling to see why or how a spoiler or wing improves the looks of a hatchback? From the front or rear it just looks like a roof rack.
Am I missing something here? Do you agree with me? Are there any hatchback cars where a spoiler or wing on the roof is expected or would look wrong if it wasn't there?
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Last edited by waynne; 24-09-2010 at 04:05 PM.
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24-09-2010, 06:51 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
I think a small one looks good. Examples being a Honda Civic EK9, Ford Fiesta ST, Pug 106 GTi. But the massive lairy ones are awful. Not to mention they dont' really do anything to help the car's performance.
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24-09-2010, 07:32 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
well 1litre engine cars need spoilers to hold them to the ground when they fly around lol
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24-09-2010, 07:33 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
subtle spoilers look nice im not a fan of the meaty drag racing spoilers on cars | |
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24-09-2010, 07:42 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
Our (now deceased) 1996 Seat Ibiza 1.9D had one on the top of the hatchback. Factory standard. Why? - I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. | |
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25-09-2010, 12:13 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
Just get a look: Subaru Impreza 2010: 
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25-09-2010, 12:23 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
Roof mounted spoilers on hatchbacks look gash imo so I agree with you waynne | |
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25-09-2010, 02:57 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
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Originally Posted by ronniecalcutta  Just get a look: Subaru Impreza 2010: | Maybe it's there to either keep the sun off the nodding dog or the rain and dirt from the rear screen. Can't really see any other reason.
However, Subaru will no doubt tell you that it increases downforce.
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25-09-2010, 03:39 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
They are there to house the brake light. | |
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26-09-2010, 09:28 AM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
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Originally Posted by turbonutter69 They are there to house the brake light. | Of course! There had to be a perfectly valid reason for them, all is now clear. | |
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26-09-2010, 11:13 AM
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22-01-2011, 12:20 AM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
Or you Could make your own custom wing ive seen hatchbacks and if you design it right and tilt it slightly it will look cool and will give you good downforce. | |
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22-01-2011, 08:16 AM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
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22-01-2011, 09:56 AM
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22-01-2011, 10:24 AM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
The Metro/100 has a roof spoiler that works well with the car. 
At least with a roof spoiler the view through the rear window isn't impeded. | |
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22-01-2011, 06:15 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
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Originally Posted by Bsstreets Or you Could make your own custom wing ive seen hatchbacks and if you design it right and tilt it slightly it will look cool and will give you good downforce. | Sorry, but there is no chance of getting good downforce from a wing mounted on the roof of a hatchback. Plenty of drag but little, if any, downforce.
In order for a wing to be effective it has to be in clean, smooth flowing, air and you won't find much of that at the rear end of a hatchback. | |
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23-01-2011, 09:24 PM
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| Re: Spoilers and wings on hatchbacks
People who put that great big whale spoilers on 156s should be SHOT. | |
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