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#1 (**permalink**) 15 Sep 2003, 09:00 pm

Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've never
had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile. Any
general thoughts are much appreciated!!

#2 (**permalink**) 15 Sep 2003, 10:20 pm

JdogInSoCal wrote:
> Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
> Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've never
> had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile. Any
> general thoughts are much appreciated!!

Don't add it. It doesn't provide downforce and blocks your rear view.

#3 (**permalink**) 15 Sep 2003, 11:00 pm

I'd rather save on the spoiler and use the $$$ toward a set of 17inch wheels.

Pars

JdogInSoCal wrote:

> Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
> Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've never
> had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile. Any
> general thoughts are much appreciated!!

#4 (**permalink**) 16 Sep 2003, 03:12 am

IMHO Other than adding some aesthetic value to the car the spoiler does
nothing towards the handling of the car. I'd apply the 300.00 some odd
bucks towards upgrading the rims and tires. You'll get much more bang for
your bucks.

Rick

"JdogInSoCal" <jdoginsocal@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030915220030.18292.00000911@mb-m13.aol.com...
> Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
> Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've
never
> had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile.
Any
> general thoughts are much appreciated!!

#5 (**permalink**) 19 Sep 2003, 05:31 am

If you can get the dealer to install it for free then it will help
the overall look of your RSX plus make it look unique among the
thousands of RSXs without spoilers. But if you can't get the dealer
to install it free of charge then I would not get it. My brother
got his spoiler for free.

JdogInSoCal wrote:
>
> Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
> Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've never
> had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile. Any
> general thoughts are much appreciated!!

#6 (**permalink**) 24 Sep 2003, 10:36 pm

On Lexus, spoiler reduces Cd. It reduces drag.
I don't know about Acura's spoiler. I won't add one because it would reduce rear
view.

JdogInSoCal wrote:

> Buying an Acura RSX, and very unsure of whether or not to add a spoiler.
> Parental units have advised that it looks too weird on the RSX, but i've never
> had a coupe and think the spoiler maybe adds something to the profile. Any
> general thoughts are much appreciated!!

#7 (**permalink**) 25 Sep 2003, 12:37 am

My spoiler adds 25hp.

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I do not killfile nor use do-not-call lists.

#8 (**permalink**) 26 Sep 2003, 12:13 am

On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 20:36:50 -0700, Sean Dinh <seannydinh@znet.com>
wrote:

>On Lexus, spoiler reduces Cd. It reduces drag.
>I don't know about Acura's spoiler. I won't add one because it would reduce rear
>view.
>
My impression has always been that normal driving speeds are way too
low for a spoiler to have any effect.

#9 (**permalink**) 26 Sep 2003, 04:22 am

In article <7mi7nvku6h3jt4nojju80a7rb562q9qa8q@4ax.com>, TL <tlehman@visi.com> wrote:
>>
>My impression has always been that normal driving speeds are way too
>low for a spoiler to have any effect.
>

I think the only effect spoilers have is to serve as a beacon to the traffic
police.

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