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    Spoilers from factory are just for looks and generates more drag than anything, unless it's a pricier car (i.e. Porsche Carrera, Lotus Elise/Exige, Mercedes SLR, etc.) and the real advantage of downforce doesn't start until about 70-80 mph
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    Quote Originally Posted by AE86Raptor View Post
    Spoilers from factory are just for looks and generates more drag than anything, unless it's a pricier car (i.e. Porsche Carrera, Lotus Elise/Exige, Mercedes SLR, etc.) and the real advantage of downforce doesn't start until about 70-80 mph
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    Great thread


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    Quote Originally Posted by AE86Raptor View Post
    Spoilers from factory are just for looks and generates more drag than anything, unless it's a pricier car (i.e. Porsche Carrera, Lotus Elise/Exige, Mercedes SLR, etc.) and the real advantage of downforce doesn't start until about 70-80 mph
    X2 and lambos. along with higher speeds. Wing/spoiler keeps your ass on the ground!

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