Rear spoiler downforce

[Andyman]

Taken from the link below.

Is this really true about the V6 / Trophy spolier or just a bit of wishful thinking?
If its true, at what kind of speeds does downforce show?

''Offical Renaultsport figures showed the increase in downforce that this spoiler gives over the standard spoilers and the cup one. Same goes for the Cup Pack front bumper splitter, however I can no longer find these details on the Renaultsport site.''


http://clio-motorsport.blogspot.com/

 

[Gary-Lew]

wishful thinking its like p1ssing into a swimming pool you wont make much difference

 

[DrR]

using logic, i reckon it adds quite a bit at high speeds

 

[Andyman]

Not sure about anyone else but i find the Clio a bit light towards the back at high speed. Wonder if it would help a bit?

Is the trophy spoiler the same as the Cup ?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

trophy has the same Spoiler as the V6.

Cup packed 182's have the same spoiler as the 172 cup and 182 cup.

 

[Rob]

Nope, four types of spoiler....

Bog standard, pov spec spoiler, (looks just like a plastic strip)

Dynamique/ph1 172/ph2 172/ph2 182 without cup pack spoiler, (the most common spoiler)

Cup spoiler (found on the 172 cup, and 182 with cup spoiler pack option)

V6/Trophy spoiler (largest of the spoilers)

Off the top of my head so sorry if I'm wrong, lol!

 

[Hutchie]

this one offers the only real downforce, and it works

 

[Andyman]

Drag maybe too lol

 

[Weeman]

Absolute pish, the one of the hutchie rally car yes, V6 one LOL NO.

 

[Jasey]

If renault are right if you fit one of these and a 197/200 diffuser you should be able to pull wheelies

 

[Nick_P]

Since fitting my cup spoiler, its been like s**t to a blanket!

 

[Ralphizzle]

They spoil the Mpg! :rasp:

 

[Little_tortilia_boy]

what about the v6 cup (racing car) rear spoiler. making any downforce?

 

[Tony Hunter]

I would think that most of the "downforce" is from the extra weight.