Where to buy a spoiler

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:10

Hi guys,

I'm looking for a spoiler for my MX5. Now I'm aware rear wings *can* look a bit chavvy, but to be honest I could really do with the downforce. What are peoples opinions on something similar to this, but on my car?

http://www.insomnia-imports.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/rx-7.jpg

and my car here:

http://www.justaglass.co.uk/graham/9.jpg

Oh, and any ideas on where to buy a decent one? I obviously don't want it to be too large with the 5 being a small car.

benjo · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:18

No idea where to get one, but i think it would look ridiculous.

SideWinder · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:28

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl...a=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Not sure how 'good' those brands are though.../shrug.

This would look perhaps:

http://www.mx5-tuner.de/mx-5-tuning-zubehoer-tuningteile/mx5_b_k.jpg

Memphis · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:28

Do not stick anything looking like that wing on that car.

Fropome · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:29

ebay,
buy some type r badges for it aswell.

badbob · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:30

Look stupid unless you MX-5 is 1.8i

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:31

No no no I'm serious. A wing like that on that car. It's not chavvy if its functional!

Something like this:

http://www.fuji-racing.com/fujiracing_miata_laguna_seca_250.jpg

or this:
http://www.eliseparts.com/shop/bmz_cache/8/8021434c6f13d79b93b54a136ead9e3e.image.800x529.jpg

badbob · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:33

Or this!

http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~hfu/Pimped Ride/PimpedRide.JPG

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:34

Forget I asked. This obviously isn't the place for a serious answer tonight...

Begbie · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:39

http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/VX220_Turbo_Aerodynamics.shtml

It should fit your mx5 - may need to check though.

Do you really think it will make a difference to downforce though?

badbob · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:39

Here are a few more

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/434917924_9ea1f2ca0d_o.jpg
http://www.vincentchow.net/images/homemade-spoiler.jpg
http://www.matt-d.com/ghetto/spoiler.jpeg

I especially like the third one.

[TW]Fox · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:39

mk1_salami said:
Forget I asked. This obviously isn't the place for a serious answer tonight...

You want a serious answer to a question like 'Where can I get more downforce for my Mazda'?

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:44

Did you forget it had over 240bhp per tonne...

I'm not sure if anyone remembers but this is the same 5 I posted about a while ago. Its now turbo'd, set up and has been christened at knockhill. It passes Exiges up the straights etc.

Fropome · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:47

mk1_salami said:
No no no I'm serious. A wing like that on that car. It's not chavvy if its functional!

first explain why you need more downforce

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:48

Begbie said:
http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tuning/VX220_Turbo_Aerodynamics.shtml

It should fit your mx5 - may need to check though.

Do you really think it will make a difference to downforce though?

http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/content/site/images/vx220/wing4.jpg

This is almost exactly the type of thing I'm looking for. A friend with an elise who did a CTR engine conversion added a wing pretty similar to that and said it was one of the best things he did to transform the handling on track.

I love the look of that, but couldn't stomach the price tag. Thanks for the lead though.

With regards to the 5... I love the look of the car without a spoiler but the back end feels too light with the added power, particularly in the wet. Eagle F1's all round have helped to a certain degree, but I can't help thinking it'd be nice to have something pushing them to the ground.

[TW]Fox · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:52

Thing is though without access to a wind tunnel etc etc how will you possibly know the best wing and wing setup for track usage?

Begbie · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:54

If you like the lotus wing, can you not get one from a scrapped one? (If you can find one).

But im with Fox, I don't think your going to notice any difference at all. Spend some more money on your suspension set up first?

mk1_salami · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:55

Well it'd be impossible to tell. It'd be a case of trial and error and what 'feels' better.

Fropome · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:58

you realise adding this spoiler will cause drag and slow down your straight line acceleration?

Begbie · 8 Sep 2008 at 23:58

Qeffects said:
you realise adding this spoiler will cause drag and slow down your straight line acceleration?

Yeah in a computer game.