Mines spoiler questions

offset · 09-22-2003, 08:47 AM

Just wondering if anyone had any opinions/information they would like to share on the mines spoiler. I will be picking up my Silver STi in a couple weeks and really want to get rid of the big wing (please no flames, it has been beat to death). But I thought the looks of the Mines spoiler might add a lot to just having a plain trunk lid. There was a group buy that recently happened for a replica of this that got me to thinking about it.

My questions are, does the Mines spoiler actually help with drag and keeping the car planted more than no spoiler. And does anyone have any pics of it installed (preferably on a silver STi or WRX). If not, could someone photochop some pics for me? I did find one pic of a CF version on a yellow Impreza, but the lighting was dark in it and I really want it all painted silver.

TIA,
offset

metoo · 09-22-2003, 11:51 AM

Dude if you are talking about this...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=416151
....I love the idea. That is exactly what I was wanting as soon as I something similar on other factory cars. I like my STi spoilerless, but it is just a hair too plain-Jane. This wouldbe perfect if the fit and finish is perfect. I would like to see it from different angles, a little wider view, and color keyed.

offset · 09-22-2003, 05:23 PM

Yep, that is the one I am talking about. Looks like you got on the GB just in time metoo. They have some pics in there now as well. Please PM with some of your pics and opinions when you get it. I am still just wondering if there is any aerodynamic benfits to it, or if it is just better looking.

offset

theJohnson · 09-22-2003, 08:04 PM

i want one of these too but i dont want it if it does nothing for me. does anyone know of any wind tunnel tests any otheer info? in the old mines spoiler thread, i remember it saying it was supposed to be used in conjunction with the stock spoiler but i dont have one so....just wondering how well it works without the stock spoiler.

metoo · 09-23-2003, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by theJohnson
i want one of these too but i dont want it if it does nothing for me. does anyone know of any wind tunnel tests any otheer info? in the old mines spoiler thread, i remember it saying it was supposed to be used in conjunction with the stock spoiler but i dont have one so....just wondering how well it works without the stock spoiler.

I wouldn't get it if I were you then. Whatever it does can't be much seeing as how the car (STi) does so well as-is and without the big wing. This is purely a dress-up mod for me.

theJohnson · 09-23-2003, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by metoo

I wouldn't get it if I were you then. Whatever it does can't be much seeing as how the car (STi) does so well as-is and without the big wing. This is purely a dress-up mod for me.

i like the mines cuz its not all humungous. i want something that works, something that can further stabilize my car at high speeds like on the freeway. sorry if this seems like a thread jack but i just happend to have some questions too.

silverF4turbo · 09-23-2003, 11:49 PM

It is functional but its meant to be used alongside with the stock normal WRX wing.

offset · 09-24-2003, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by theJohnson
i like the mines cuz its not all humungous. i want something that works, something that can further stabilize my car at high speeds like on the freeway. sorry if this seems like a thread jack but i just happend to have some questions too.

No, it is not a thread jack at all. That is actually what I am trying ot get to as well. I know they say it is to be used along with the original wing. But I wonder if it adds *any* stability by itself.

One other question (this really is a dumb one). What are the pros and cons of getting this wing in CF vs Fiberglass if I am going to paint it either way?

offset

ejicon · 10-21-2003, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by offset
No, it is not a thread jack at all. That is actually what I am trying ot get to as well. I know they say it is to be used along with the original wing. But I wonder if it adds *any* stability by itself.

One other question (this really is a dumb one). What are the pros and cons of getting this wing in CF vs Fiberglass if I am going to paint it either way?

offset

I believe carbon fiber simply is stronger and more durable. ONCE painted, no one will know the difference. That's about it. People don't paint carbon fiber parts because they like to show off the look and quality of the part.

Route218 · 10-21-2003, 04:40 PM

I doubt you'll find any definitive answers about how functional it is.

However, I would guess that it adds something, based on the similar spoilers you see coming on high performance cars like the M5 and M3. I doubt they would have cluttered up the trunks of those cars if they weren't doing something. I could be wrong though.

I think it's probably safe to say that it's not going to add anywhere near the stability/anti-lift that the stock STi spoiler was giving you. If you're not doing a lot of performance driving (i.e. going around corners) above 80mph or so, it probably doesn't matter a whole lot either way.

I'd say go for the painted fiberglass version, but keep your sti spoiler handy for when resale time comes. Do yourself a favor too, box it up really nice with lots of packing material so you don't wreck it.

09-22-2003, 08:47 AM	#1
offset Scooby Guru Member#: 32636 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dayton, OH Vehicle: 2004 Impreza STi Silver/Silver	Mines spoiler questions Just wondering if anyone had any opinions/information they would like to share on the mines spoiler. I will be picking up my Silver STi in a couple weeks and really want to get rid of the big wing (please no flames, it has been beat to death). But I thought the looks of the Mines spoiler might add a lot to just having a plain trunk lid. There was a group buy that recently happened for a replica of this that got me to thinking about it. My questions are, does the Mines spoiler actually help with drag and keeping the car planted more than no spoiler. And does anyone have any pics of it installed (preferably on a silver STi or WRX). If not, could someone photochop some pics for me? I did find one pic of a CF version on a yellow Impreza, but the lighting was dark in it and I really want it all painted silver. TIA, offset Last edited by offset; 09-22-2003 at 09:00 AM.

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09-22-2003, 11:51 AM	#2
metoo Scooby Guru Member#: 4764 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: 2004 STi sold :( forizzle	Dude if you are talking about this... http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=416151 ....I love the idea. That is exactly what I was wanting as soon as I something similar on other factory cars. I like my STi spoilerless, but it is just a hair too plain-Jane. This wouldbe perfect if the fit and finish is perfect. I would like to see it from different angles, a little wider view, and color keyed.

09-22-2003, 05:23 PM	#3
offset Scooby Guru Member#: 32636 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dayton, OH Vehicle: 2004 Impreza STi Silver/Silver	Yep, that is the one I am talking about. Looks like you got on the GB just in time metoo. They have some pics in there now as well. Please PM with some of your pics and opinions when you get it. I am still just wondering if there is any aerodynamic benfits to it, or if it is just better looking. offset

09-22-2003, 08:04 PM	#4
theJohnson Scooby Newbie Member#: 38422 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: las vegas	i want one of these too but i dont want it if it does nothing for me. does anyone know of any wind tunnel tests any otheer info? in the old mines spoiler thread, i remember it saying it was supposed to be used in conjunction with the stock spoiler but i dont have one so....just wondering how well it works without the stock spoiler.

09-23-2003, 11:49 PM	#7
silverF4turbo Scooby Guru Member#: 20492 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: DC Vehicle: 4 -valve Derper Let's JDM styling!	It is functional but its meant to be used alongside with the stock normal WRX wing.

10-21-2003, 04:40 PM	#10
Route218 Scooby Newbie Member#: 40853 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: wisconsin Vehicle: 2004 WRX sedan silver just like yours	I doubt you'll find any definitive answers about how functional it is. However, I would guess that it adds something, based on the similar spoilers you see coming on high performance cars like the M5 and M3. I doubt they would have cluttered up the trunks of those cars if they weren't doing something. I could be wrong though. I think it's probably safe to say that it's not going to add anywhere near the stability/anti-lift that the stock STi spoiler was giving you. If you're not doing a lot of performance driving (i.e. going around corners) above 80mph or so, it probably doesn't matter a whole lot either way. I'd say go for the painted fiberglass version, but keep your sti spoiler handy for when resale time comes. Do yourself a favor too, box it up really nice with lots of packing material so you don't wreck it.