Friday, September 12, 2008
AFTERMARKET PAINTABLE WINGS
Why buy an aftermarket paintable wing?
Aftermarket paintable wings are a great cosmetic upgrade gives your car a custom, sporty appearance. Additionally, they have a very specific role in aerodynamics.
Is there a difference between a wing and a spoiler?
No, those are two terms that mean exactly the same thing.
Can aftermarket paintable spoilers help your vehicles performance at all?
Yes. They defuse airflow over the top half of the car and at the trailing edge of the wing. The wing can keep airflow from tumbling and creating a swirling vortex behind the car. This is important when dealing with drag and lift, and therefore affects the performance of your car.
What are most aftermarket paintable spoilers made of?
Most paintable wings are manufactured out of fiberglass or ABS plastic.
How do you install an aftermarket paintable wing? Are they universal, or made specifically to fit certain vehicles?
Spoilers are either bolted into your trunk with supplied hardware or attached to your trunk using industrial strength double sided tape in the case of some flushmount spoilers. There are dozens of universal wings that will fit any car, and also many car-specific wings that are made specifically to fit a certain vehicle. If you order a universal wing, make sure it will fit by measuring the dimensions of your trunk and the base of the wing.
Which brand is dependable for aftermarket paintable wings?
Extreme Dimensions and JKL have a great selection of aftermarket paintable wings.