why does new spoiler come with damper stays?
03-18-2007, 06:46 PM
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why does new spoiler come with damper stays?
So I just purchased a brand new oem spoiler for my 03 z and to my surprise, the package also contains 2 brand new damper stays (the things that hold up the trunk) and gives instructions how to replace them.
The spoiler doesn't weight more than a mere few pounds, why do we need to change the damper stays w/ the spoiler?
Anybody know?
The spoiler doesn't weight more than a mere few pounds, why do we need to change the damper stays w/ the spoiler?
Anybody know?
03-18-2007, 07:27 PM
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One time when I was having my oil changed they replaced my dampers and put in stiffer springs (the springs that lift the hatch beyond the latch mechanism when you press the button).
They just did it (for free) and told me about it when I picked it up.
They just did it (for free) and told me about it when I picked it up.
03-19-2007, 03:34 AM
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The spoiler alone does not exert downward pressure, but it does reduce lift.
The entire aero-package of the Track model (with the under-body air diffusers and chin spoiler in addition) is actually supposed to generate a true "downforce," but other than that, you are just reducing lift.
The entire aero-package of the Track model (with the under-body air diffusers and chin spoiler in addition) is actually supposed to generate a true "downforce," but other than that, you are just reducing lift.
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Originally Posted by Track
One time when I was having my oil changed they replaced my dampers and put in stiffer springs (the springs that lift the hatch beyond the latch mechanism when you press the button).
They just did it (for free) and told me about it when I picked it up.
They just did it (for free) and told me about it when I picked it up.
Was this at "Band Camp"...jking
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Originally Posted by tonirev
So I just purchased a brand new oem spoiler for my 03 z and to my surprise, the package also contains 2 brand new damper stays (the things that hold up the trunk) and gives instructions how to replace them.
The spoiler doesn't weight more than a mere few pounds, why do we need to change the damper stays w/ the spoiler?
Anybody know?
The spoiler doesn't weight more than a mere few pounds, why do we need to change the damper stays w/ the spoiler?
Anybody know?
03-23-2007, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by led
I think that joke went right over your head
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