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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 02:14 PM
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Massive downforce, my IS no longer takes flight into the sky
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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash5
Massive downforce, my IS no longer takes flight into the sky
Any improvements in MPG since you slap on the tuner spoiler, did it reduce wind drag?
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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 02:19 PM
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Any improvements in MPG since you slap on the tuner spoiler, did it reduce wind drag?
Wasn’t really interested in that, want to come test it for me?
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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash5

Wasn’t really interested in that, want to come test it for me?
it’s been proven by TRD with the fins, it’s integrated on the side mirrors and rear turn signals light assembly
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Old Jul 1, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by LexoDAV

it’s been proven by TRD with the fins, it’s integrated on the side mirrors and rear turn signals light assembly
It’s not the TRD spoiler.
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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Looks good. I like the gloss black. How much was the paint job?

Any effect (good or bad) that spoiler would have on MPG would be negligible, unless you regularly commute over 100mph.

The angle is too steep to reap any MPG benefits anyway. In theory spoilers, fins, or sharp angles on the rear edge/roof/tail light/bumper promote clean air separation and decrease turbulence for a smooth exit. (See prius) So although this spoiler has a sharp edge, any benefit is likely negated by the steep angle. In other words, enjoy it for what it is. It likely has no meaningful effect for anyone thinking it might.
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Looks good. I like the gloss black. How much was the paint job?

Any effect (good or bad) that spoiler would have on MPG would be negligible, unless you regularly commute over 100mph.

The angle is too steep to reap any MPG benefits anyway. In theory spoilers, fins, or sharp angles on the rear edge/roof/tail light/bumper promote clean air separation and decrease turbulence for a smooth exit. (See prius) So although this spoiler has a sharp edge, any benefit is likely negated by the steep angle. In other words, enjoy it for what it is. It likely has no meaningful effect for anyone thinking it might.
I literally did it just for aesthetics and had no concerns over increasing decreasing mpg etc. Any real car person knows that these spoilers we all have are for looks and no function otherwise we would all be rocking massive Suburu spoilers lol. It was actually not bad 2 shops quoted me $225, but then I went to the body shop that had done previous work on my cars and it was $125.
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