I'm sure I can't be the only one who has this issue.
Although the OEM spoiler native to the R53 is unquestionably cool looking - (IMO), It serves absolutely no purpouse with respect to real aerodynamic functionality other than perhaps aiding in draft which causes
a profuse amount of dirt to accumulate on the rear window and hatch.
Although, I have treated all the glass and body with a polymer product, I still find myself washing the rear after every drive.

Rather than deleting the spoiler or opting for one of those fast & furious aftermarket looking things; Has anyone come across a viable solution or an added accessory that is seemingly innocuous? I was hoping not to have to fabricate something (e.g: FRP or Polycarbonate)...
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Thanks.

 

That sounds like a familiar tune. Can you hum a few bars?

This essential accessory kept in my boot works well enough...

 

Deleting the spoiler won't stop the dirt from accumulating, unfortunately.

 

Yup. I have one almost exactly like it in grey.
Thanks tho

I agree. I didn't think so.
It's just the shape of the MIni - *sigh*

 

Yeah. The life of hatchbacks. I wish not having a spoiler kept the back clean though because I'm terrible about washing cars.

 

I've always been a huge fan of station wagons. Right or wrong, (regardless of how the door swings) - I consider them to be the granddaddy of hatchbacks.
When I was 19 years old I met a guy who had Franken-fabbed a cross between a 1967 Catalina and a 1971 Ford Country Squire. This thing looked like a rocketship.
While he was in the process of fabbing a custom rear spoiler; I asked him why was the original spoiler on the wagon angled down in such a manner? (in my adolescent mind it didn't seem very logical or aerodynamic.).
His response:...

..."They designed it that way to keep the back window clean."

Go figure?

 

^^^ IIRC, those were intended to keep exhaust fumes from being drawn inside on vehicles with the electrically powered rear window open (especially in combo with a 3rd row rear-facing seat).

 

With some body mods and an extra set of headlights and taillights that could get some movie car duty as the Family Truckster.

 

Good eye @RB-MINI.
The image above is of a 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire. The very same year & model they used for the foundation for the Griswold's.

 

I just removed the stock R53 "wing" from my car !
As is said, it doesn't do a lot to keep the rear window clean, and to me...it's just silly looking (sorry, but...). Mine is sitting in my shed.
I actually like the small, early spoiler (not really a wing) much better. I'd buy one if I could find one, but so far, no luck.

Mike

 

Due to the shape of the car, you actually want air separation, or turbulence, around the back of the car to reduce drag and improve vehicle efficiency. The down side to that turbulent air is dirt accumulation, as you have discovered.

 

Thanks for that!
...and Yes - still looking for an R55
'hard to find locally and a bit pricey the days...

 

The back of my Clubman is pretty bad. I can give it a good wash and dry, then drive down the road on a clear, dry day and end up with dust accumulation on the back. Slightly annoying. I love when the car is clean and shiny, but I also like a car to look used, rather than a garage queen.

 

After 19 years of living out doors and upkeep - I'm trying to go for the G-Q look as long as I can get away with it.