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| 08-10-2014, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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I believe that is the name for the lip on the trunk of a 2012 135i. Does it truly do anything or is it more for appearances?
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| 08-10-2014, 04:27 PM | #2 |
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I'd say it's pretty much for looks. If you're going fast enough to warrant a spoiler because you actually need more downforce, you'd probably want a real wing.
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| 08-10-2014, 07:48 PM | #4 |
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Mostly appearance. Although some spoilers can help a bit with gas mileage by disrupting the air drag behind the car. It definitely does virtually nothing for down force or handling though.
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| 08-11-2014, 05:50 AM | #5 |
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Thanks all for your responses. I thought it was just for appearances. What I need is a lighter foot or sand bags in the trunk. Luv the car.
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| 08-12-2014, 12:23 PM | #7 |
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A spoiler helps with performance but you need to be driving at really high speed to get any sort of improvement .
Doubt you are driving at that kind of speed on the roads.
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