2019 X3 M40i spoiler

Eulenspiegel · 07-16-2019, 12:56 AM

Again, sorry for a dumb question, but is the spoiler completely passive? Is there some speed above which is has a measurable effect on handling? Or is it just a styling touch? Thanks.

teaston · 07-16-2019, 04:05 AM

Definitely doesn't enhance handling, if anything it aids aerodynamics.

Replicant · 07-16-2019, 06:45 PM

In theory it should improve aerodynamics a bit by reducing the low pressure area behind the car which results in drag.

_ink · 07-17-2019, 02:13 AM

it's not large enough to provide any tangible handling benefits a whatsoever, tie this to the speeds you'd need to be travelling to provide any meaningful impact (if you had a large enough spoiler).

Renaud · 07-19-2019, 12:57 PM

Perhaps it is an issue of perception (between the ears)

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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Definitely doesn't enhance handling, if anything it aids aerodynamics.
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Replicant Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 251 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	In theory it should improve aerodynamics a bit by reducing the low pressure area behind the car which results in drag.
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	it's not large enough to provide any tangible handling benefits a whatsoever, tie this to the speeds you'd need to be travelling to provide any meaningful impact (if you had a large enough spoiler).
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Renaud Private 1 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 20i; 2002 E36/8 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lebanon iTrader: (0)	Perhaps it is an issue of perception (between the ears)
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