R55 Rear Wing
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Rear Wing
Has anyone found a decent rear wing / rear spoiler for the Clubman? I realize the application is limiting because of the barn doors, but I can't find anything other than a pretty low profile, cheap looking, rear wing. Seems there are plenty of aggressive options for standard Mini Coopers but nothing that I can find for the Clubman. Any info and links would be greatly appreciated.
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RoadTripMachine (01-31-2023)
#2
There are two options:
Basic Clubman accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/clubman-roof-spoiler.html
JCW accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...r_spoiler.html
In my opinion, the JCW option is a little much. My Clubman has the lower spoiler version, and I feel it compliments the lines very well.
Basic Clubman accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/clubman-roof-spoiler.html
JCW accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...r_spoiler.html
In my opinion, the JCW option is a little much. My Clubman has the lower spoiler version, and I feel it compliments the lines very well.
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There are two options:
Basic Clubman accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/clubman-roof-spoiler.html
JCW accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...r_spoiler.html
In my opinion, the JCW option is a little much. My Clubman has the lower spoiler version, and I feel it compliments the lines very well.
Basic Clubman accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/clubman-roof-spoiler.html
JCW accessory rear spoiler:
https://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coo...r_spoiler.html
In my opinion, the JCW option is a little much. My Clubman has the lower spoiler version, and I feel it compliments the lines very well.
#4
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The weight of the engine alone will offset most of the added downforce on the rear. Added rear downforce doesn't translate to creating understeer at the front. But I am shopping adjustable splitters for the front just to add a bit more downforce to the front. Look at top fuel dragsters for example. They have a rear wing the size of a 747, the engine is in the rear, and hardly anything up front. Yes there is normally a tiny wing up front but with that line of logic it would be doing a wheelie the entire length of the track.
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You might be forgetting about leverage when talking about a top fuel dragster. That "tiny" wing is hanging WAY out front of that long-*** body.
Adding down force in the rear will increase traction in the back, which most Mini's don't need. They have a pretty good camber curve on the rear wheels that helps them hold the rear as the body moves around. The front, on the other hand, has a terrible camber curve, since its a strut type suspension. And has pretty aggressive bump stops which causes the front to go pretty stiff, increasing tendency to under steer. Not a great combination.
If I were in your position, looking for more vehicle stability, I would get the aero 2 front bumper (GP2 style), add the GP2 undertray, then find a set of coilovers to lower the car to a point where you can still drive around without scraping everything. After that, add a front splitter, and see how the car behaves. THEN, figure out some alignment specs, and maybe add a rear sway bar.
Adding down force in the rear will increase traction in the back, which most Mini's don't need. They have a pretty good camber curve on the rear wheels that helps them hold the rear as the body moves around. The front, on the other hand, has a terrible camber curve, since its a strut type suspension. And has pretty aggressive bump stops which causes the front to go pretty stiff, increasing tendency to under steer. Not a great combination.
If I were in your position, looking for more vehicle stability, I would get the aero 2 front bumper (GP2 style), add the GP2 undertray, then find a set of coilovers to lower the car to a point where you can still drive around without scraping everything. After that, add a front splitter, and see how the car behaves. THEN, figure out some alignment specs, and maybe add a rear sway bar.
#7
So... all that being said, I would think it would be cool to see a Clubman rocking one of these:
http://shop.aprperformance.com/index...product_id=201
Of course, you would need something pretty aggressive in the front to balance the look.
http://shop.aprperformance.com/index...product_id=201
Of course, you would need something pretty aggressive in the front to balance the look.
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If I were in your position, looking for more vehicle stability, I would get the aero 2 front bumper (GP2 style), add the GP2 undertray, then find a set of coilovers to lower the car to a point where you can still drive around without scraping everything. After that, add a front splitter, and see how the car behaves. THEN, figure out some alignment specs, and maybe add a rear sway bar.
#9
I've been looking for some sort of Clubman applicable wing or aerodynamic device too, but not for looks or downforce but to force air around to the rear window to help keep it cleaner. I know that the Kammback design of the Clubman purposely creates a vacuum behind the rear that's supposed to cleanly detach the slipstream, but the resulting road grime being sucked up onto the rear doors and windows is a bit of a nuisance and makes an otherwise clean car look unkempt.
Does anyone have any ideas about reducing road grime sucking up onto the rear surfaces?
Does anyone have any ideas about reducing road grime sucking up onto the rear surfaces?
#10
Well we carry Leap ( Leap works ) now so we have many options for the R55 Clubman crowd. Carbon fiber and Molded FRP ( like OEM).
R55 Clubman S
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-Cooper-R55-S_Clubman-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Exterior/Body/Spoiler/
R55 Clubman S
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-Cooper-R55-S_Clubman-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Exterior/Body/Spoiler/
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Take look at Volvo R wagons from 10 to 15 years ago. They have a spoiler that extends straight back...we could something similar and attach it to the glass...split in the middle for the doors... Could attach with aluminum L brackets glued to the glass... This approach would not create much down force but it would move the low pressure area further back. Same could be done under the rear bumper. Could also add air tabs which would further reduce the turbulence right behind the car. I think all of this could be done without dramatically changing the appearance of the car...
What do you think?
What do you think?
#12
Well we carry Leap ( Leap works ) now so we have many options for the R55 Clubman crowd. Carbon fiber and Molded FRP ( like OEM).
R55 Clubman S
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-Cooper-R55-S_Clubman-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Exterior/Body/Spoiler/
R55 Clubman S
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2009-Cooper-R55-S_Clubman-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Exterior/Body/Spoiler/
#13
Yes, on Clubman,Clubman S, or JCW with this spoiler installed.
Not for the JCW spolier installed.
Not for the JCW spolier installed.
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Source for custom rear wing/spoiler for the Clubman
Alloy Racing Fabrications in the UK has fabricated some Clubman wings. They have a nice design. Cost would be something like $500 to $600 including powdercoating, but not shipping. They would consider a group buy, which I would coordinate if anyone else is interested.
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Alloy Racing Fabrications in the UK has fabricated some Clubman wings. They have a nice design. Cost would be something like $500 to $600 including powdercoating, but not shipping. They would consider a group buy, which I would coordinate if anyone else is interested.
https://www.facebook.com/alloyracing...type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/alloyracing...type=3&theater
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*I'm not sure the flip-up, akin to a gurney flap, is really the best approach for a Clubman...might create a lot of unnecessary drag.....not that I'm an aero engineer. Interesting to note that the GP1 and GP2 rear spoilers have a flatter cross section...no flip up like this one. Another concern with a flatter cross-section is safety - it might be pretty easy to lean over and knock your forehead on the trailing edge....might be able solve that concern with some edge trim.
It would be good to see how the doors open.
I suppose all of this depends on what the objectives are....race car aero? Unique/cool modding? track day aero? improved appearance? less dirt/grit on barn doors? ??
#17
This is looking good. I'm also attempting a custom spoiler, but much less "custom" and just purchased a universal one I could try to mount on somewhere. Nice job!
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...the-cheap.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...the-cheap.html
#18
This is the solution I came up with for my "slipstream spoiling" question... it's not a rear wing at all and some may find it to be a little bit "aftermarkety/Mitsu Evo" looking but it was dirt cheap and does help reduce the dust on the rear windows (maybe as much as 50%). I decided to do it based on the theory of the strakes on the old Boeing 707 wings which help keep the air attached to the upper surface. The idea being that if I could keep the air attached to the roof and introduce little vortices into the slipstream, it would introduce enough disturbed air into the vacuum sucking road grit up from under the car and curling it back onto the rear windows to keep it lower and avoid it pulling the dirt up as far as the windows.
I've grown quite fond of the look because it does what I wanted it to do functionally, is low in profile/subtle and still adds a second read aggressive appearance to the car. People don't seem to notice it right off but note that the car appears more mean than other Clubbys.
The whole car is dirty here, but when washed, the strakes cut down my window washing by half, easliy.
I've grown quite fond of the look because it does what I wanted it to do functionally, is low in profile/subtle and still adds a second read aggressive appearance to the car. People don't seem to notice it right off but note that the car appears more mean than other Clubbys.
The whole car is dirty here, but when washed, the strakes cut down my window washing by half, easliy.
I've been looking for some sort of Clubman applicable wing or aerodynamic device too, but not for looks or downforce but to force air around to the rear window to help keep it cleaner. I know that the Kammback design of the Clubman purposely creates a vacuum behind the rear that's supposed to cleanly detach the slipstream, but the resulting road grime being sucked up onto the rear doors and windows is a bit of a nuisance and makes an otherwise clean car look unkempt.
Does anyone have any ideas about reducing road grime sucking up onto the rear surfaces?
Does anyone have any ideas about reducing road grime sucking up onto the rear surfaces?
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bugeye1031 (01-15-2020)
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Never seen that on an R55, was going to say it has an EVO look. Thats great they cut down on the "dirty boot" problem.
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