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Interior/Exterior R56 JCW CF Rear Spoiler?

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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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R56 JCW CF Rear Spoiler?

Looking hard at the JCW CF rear spoiler for my R56 and have some questions if you've got one of them. Is the rear down force really better than the MCS's spoiler? How much is aerodynamic drag increased if any (mpg)? If it's just eye candy, I ain't biting!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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I have mine installed couple weeks ago. I have to say I can not feel any difference about rear down force. It just made the car looks better.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Dwight Walhood
Looking hard at the JCW CF rear spoiler for my R56 and have some questions if you've got one of them. Is the rear down force really better than the MCS's spoiler? How much is aerodynamic drag increased if any (mpg)? If it's just eye candy, I ain't biting!
I have a R53 JCW wing, the only thing I notice is the boot is less dusty, that means the air flow is different. Its 99% eyecandy IMHO
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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All of the Aero parts have a function including the spoiler. You guys doing 55-65mph daily will not notice the improvement but they guys pushing triple digits do see handling improvements.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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All of the Aero parts have a function including the spoiler. You guys doing 55-65mph daily will not notice the improvement but they guys pushing triple digits do see handling improvements.
Thanks David ! That's exactly the info I was looking for. Hey, bet you're lovin' that RMW tune on the Autobahn.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Well , lets just say, I have found the limits of the car and the tune.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Well , lets just say, I have found the limits of the car and the tune.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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By the way, check out the Jsart wingtip.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by david in germany
Well , lets just say, I have found the limits of the car and the tune.
How fast? I would love to take the JCW onto the autobahn with my RMW tune.

BTW, speaking of spoilers, just ordered a M7 C-Wing.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:27 AM
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The cooper S shuts down at 151mph. well not really shut down but speed limited. JCW should be able to squeeze out about 5-10 mph more.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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I'd like to do 160+mph. The fastest I've ever traveled is 130mph
 
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