Mike17 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Ok guys I need you to settle an argument..!! My husband wants to take the spoiler off while it's in the bodyshop having a respray, but I don't think it's a good idea...it must be there for a reason so I think we'll kill ourselves lol Can anyone who has taken it off advise how much (or if not?) it changes the car? Cheers dudes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Mines off at the moment with no adverse effects. I think the stock spoiler/wing is for stability rather than serious downforce, unless your traveling at a fair speed i doubt you'd notice whether it was there or not. The other issue is what will you do with the 6 holes that are left in the tailgate when you remove it Use the search button as this subject has been discussed a fair bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Get some pics of your car up for us to decide. I say keep it as some (stock looking) can look dodgy without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike17 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 The car is in the spray shop at the moment absolutely stripped so pictures would not help haha!! It has a wide arch kit so I'm thinking it would look a bit wierd without a spoiler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 So long as it is sitting low then no spoiler usually works, especially on the wide arch cars, but depends on the wide arch kit. Best bet might be to have the spoiler removed, get the holes filled and painted, and if you dont like it then track down a different spoiler and just redrill the holes. Much easier than sending it back to have the holes filled if you decide you like it without a spoiler. Im just contemplating taking off my TRD and fitting a boot lip spoiler from Ibrar just for a different look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 The spoiler is iconic. Remove it for the respray and then put it back on once complete. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 A pic of my lowered widebody without the spoiler/wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 if you take your TRD off can i have 1st refusal on it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 So long as it is sitting low then no spoiler usually works, especially on the wide arch cars, but depends on the wide arch kit. Best bet might be to have the spoiler removed, get the holes filled and painted, and if you dont like it then track down a different spoiler and just redrill the holes. Much easier than sending it back to have the holes filled if you decide you like it without a spoiler. Im just contemplating taking off my TRD and fitting a boot lip spoiler from Ibrar just for a different look. If you take off you TRD can i pleas have 1st refusal on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 If you take off you TRD can i pleas have 1st refusal on it? I will need to see if I like the spoilerless look on my car first and will then if I like it I will let you know the spoiler is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Don't do it. Supras are all about spoilers. It's one of the most iconic parts of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet_uk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I will need to see if I like the spoilerless look on my car first and will then if I like it I will let you know the spoiler is available. Thanks old chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I think the stock spoiler/wing is for stability rather than serious downforce Yep, The spoiler is for stability under heavy braking rather than downforce. Don't forget heavy braking can occur at low MPH as well. I don't think people who have removed the spoilers have had bad any issues but part of the Supra's style is about the spoiler in my honest opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 depending on your kit id say, spoilerless only really suits low, wide with some nice wide wheels, looks pants otherwise, as if the supra wasnt complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Going by the garage pics it looks like your keeping it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I agree with the comments about the spoiler being iconic. Would you modify a classic 911 by removing the whale-tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 ive always preferd spoilerless. looks sleek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The cars got a jdl kit with stock front bumper iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) It's got nothing to do with braking. The spoiler puts down 66 lbs of downforce @ 90 mph (Toyotas own numbers) which equals to absolutly nothing at low MPH but quite alot at very high speeds. I put my own back on each time I go through Germany. 120MPH+ in long sweepers is where the first generation of Audi TTs suddenly threw their rear end. I'm not saying the supra will to the same without the spoiler, but I won't be the one finding out. So, to the OP: If you do any VERY high speed driving, leave it on. If not, your husband (and you) will not be in any danger from removing it. Edited October 3, 2011 by bodilx6 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 It's got nothing to do with brakeing. The spoiler puts down 66 lbs of downforce @ 90 mph (Toyotas own numbers) which equals to absolutly nothing at low MPH but quite alot at very high speeds. I put my own back on each time I go through Germany. 120MPH+ in long sweepers is where the first generation of Audi TTs suddenly threw their rear end. I'm not saying the supra will to the same without the spoiler, but I won't be the one finding out. So, to the OP: If you do any VERY high speed driving, leave it on. If not, your husband (and you) will not be in any danger from removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I took mine off and noticed that it wasn't as stable at high speed. At normal speeds it made no diffrents at all. So it all depends on how you drive and what sort of style route you go down. I swapped my standard spoiler for an APR carbon one and that made a massive diffrents in making the car feel very stable. Problem now is that I would like to change it for a TRD one and not sure how I would like the effect of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Stock spoiler ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike17 Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Well I'm still not sure...even if it doesnt really affect it I think it would look like there is something missing so my sprayer has been told to spray it hehe The unveiling of the new colour will be soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Good choice that ladie lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 no wing FTW! mines gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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