4 4.6 Rocket New Member Dec 16, 2003 85 0 0 Thousand Oaks, California Feb 11, 2004 #1 Feb 11, 2004 #1 Does removing the spoiler on a 00 GT really increase its trap speed?
Beau Founding Member Jan 29, 2000 3,050 0 0 San Diego Feb 11, 2004 #2 Feb 11, 2004 #2 you lose like 4lbs or something when you take it off. and some aerodynamic drag. but i doubt it really matters.
you lose like 4lbs or something when you take it off. and some aerodynamic drag. but i doubt it really matters.
NasaGT Founding Member Sep 19, 2002 1,993 2 49 Virginia Feb 11, 2004 #3 Feb 11, 2004 #3 It saves weight - thats all. The wing is completely non functional. (no lift, no drag)
blkgt714 New Member May 3, 2003 142 0 0 LA/Orange County Feb 11, 2004 #4 Feb 11, 2004 #4 It's been stated on several occassions that removing the spoiler is good for almost a 1mph increase in the quarter. Never tried this myself, but Bill who has one of the quickest N/A 2v's confirms it..
It's been stated on several occassions that removing the spoiler is good for almost a 1mph increase in the quarter. Never tried this myself, but Bill who has one of the quickest N/A 2v's confirms it..
GTvert01 New Member Nov 24, 2003 636 0 0 West Plains, MO Feb 11, 2004 #5 Feb 11, 2004 #5 How much of an increase do you get for taking off the antenna and valve stem caps?
G GinoGT Founding Member Aug 11, 2002 1,862 0 36 Feb 11, 2004 #6 Feb 11, 2004 #6 Take the windshield wipers off too.
9 97BlackSteed New Member Jun 20, 2003 98 0 0 Arizona Feb 11, 2004 #7 Feb 11, 2004 #7 I have also heard the 1mph quote. Its an easy before and after thing to do though at the track. 4 bolts I believe.
I have also heard the 1mph quote. Its an easy before and after thing to do though at the track. 4 bolts I believe.
