S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

Rear wing

Thread Tools
 
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 02:16 PM
  #1  
s2k4me2day's Avatar
Thread Starter
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 44
Likes: 1
From: colorado springs
Default Rear wing

Besides looking so cool,what sort of effect do these have on the car??
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 02:24 PM
  #2  
nightcrawler7188's Avatar
Registered User
Member (Premium)
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 10,158
Likes: 2
Default

depends on which one you get-- some aren't functional. some provide downforce which increases stability but can adversely affect acceleration.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:29 PM
  #3  
Master Repair's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
From: Ashland
Default

Really no effect under 70 mph.
Just ask www.hardtopguy.com
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:55 PM
  #4  
XclusiveAutosports's Avatar
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 11,244
Likes: 0
From: Raleigh, NC
Default

Some wings create downforce, but to buy a wing for a street car you are pretty much buying it for the look of it IMO.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 05:00 PM
  #5  
gomarlins3's Avatar
Gold Member (Premium)
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 23,393
Likes: 106
From: Kuna Idaho
Default

Looks basically.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 05:53 PM
  #6  
HiPER's Avatar
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 200
Likes: 13
From: NJ
Default

mad tyte jdm bling? dorifto.
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:59 PM
  #7  
s2k4me2day's Avatar
Thread Starter
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 44
Likes: 1
From: colorado springs
Default

I sure like the way they look... thanks for the replys
Russ
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Jul 8, 2006 | 07:30 PM
  #8  
tbtak's Avatar
Registered User
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,699
Likes: 0
From: Riverside, Ca.
Default

I agree with the crowd mostly for looks...........
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 07:49 PM
  #9  
chicken8's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 0
From: Hurstville, Sydney, Aus
Default

F1 cars have enough downforce to drive upside down in a tunnel or something

im sure the S2000 OEM spoiler has the same capabilities
Reply
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 08:12 PM
  #10  
shotiable's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 5,539
Likes: 3
From: sunny suisun
Default

i'd have to say looks. thats the only function i can think of... there are a few though that actually provide downforce.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:55 PM.