rear spoiler

[squariel]

hello lads and lasses.

does the rear spoiler on the mk1 actualy do anything, cos i hate the way it looks.

i fancy something less in your face on the back.

[LimeyMk1]

hello lads and lasses.

does the rear spoiler on the mk1 actualy do anything, cos i hate the way it looks.

i fancy something less in your face on the back.

Debatable. It provides no downforce (as it's not an aerowing), however I think it is a functional spoiler and provides some rear end stability at speed.

What were you consideering replacing it with? I can't think of anything less ostentatious than the Mk1 spoiler. Don't leave it without as it looks truly pap IMO.

[aw11rally]

I'd like to try some kind of duck tail spoiler along the boot lid. Maybe with a vertical lip/flap along the rear edge.

I'm not sure the curvey organic look would go with the very wedge like body though.

[squariel]

i thought just a small wedge along the rear edge of the boot.
bit like on the audi tt.
but then again maybe not.

[LimeyMk1]

I have wally plank.

[squariel]

no disrespect to you but." YUK".

found an old bmw one on ebay thats just a lip on the rear of the boot.

not going to race the car so i can't see it being a major problem if i put something smaller on the back.

[LimeyMk1]

no disrespect to you but." YUK".

None taken. It's not quite the same anymore but it does kinda grow on you. I have moments of love/hate for it.

[squariel]

something like this

[aw11rally]

Have a look at mk2 escort versions. Some very nice, very cheap and very light GRP lips available. Also available in black plastic, carbon or alloy depending how flush one feels.

[cartledge_uk]

I wouldnt mind something like this.

Bomex drift wing

[aw11rally]

http://www.customcarbon.co.uk/_content/rear_spoiler.php

I'd like to make something like this fit.

[squariel]

now that is just what i want.
bit too pricey though.

[LimeyMk1]

Have you considered 'adapting' the stock spoiler? Maybe removing the sides and centre supports so the leading edge sits flush with the boot? Then a bit of fibreglassing and some captive nuts or threaded rivets inthe right place to hold it on via the stock mounting holes.

[aw11rally]

Much much much cheaper versions available. Just have a search for mk2 escort spoilers. BUT £135 for carbon is tres cheap. Far too expensive to chop up though.

[monkeymax]

From the aero knowledge I know of the Mk1, (though I'll admit I've not analysed it in-depth) the rear spoiler does provide some stability in cross winds when there is heavy wind, helping the rear gain some traction. The boot lip pictured is something I once considered myself (as my Peugeot had it so was going to take it off when I scrapped it to fit to the Mk1) but they're really designed for hatchback cars (again to help in crosswinds) and so will be totally ineffective on a Mk1 as the rear quarterlight region is significantly (in terms of relative distance compared to size of spoiler etc) further away. There will be a bit of stability aid from the boot lip, but the difference will be negligible; only slightly better than having a spoilerless boot. (though IMO it will at least look better than completely spoilerless)

[squariel]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

maybe time to design an active spoiler like on the veyron

[monkeymax]

Again also considered it...
Not really worth it on the Mk1. An active front spoiler on the other hand...

[squariel]

what like a movable front splitter.

sheesh is nothing new these days.

[monkeymax]

what like a movable front splitter.

Yep. And our headlight motors would do well enough for the actuator motors for such a thing too! (a spare set, obviously!)

[squariel]

dont get me started.

i told the misses i would not be modding this one.

saab and supra have these fitted.