Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:00:43 -0500 From: "WitchDr" <Witch--Drnospamnojunkmail.net.ru> Subject: Beware!-Re: Removing rear spoilers?
"Steve W" <news.weighellnospamorld.com> wrote in message news:FjFCf.20289$0N1.17619nospamfe5-win.ntli.net... > How easy is it to remove a rear spoiler from a 2000 9-3 convertible, > without > making a mess of the boot/trunk? Alternatively, can anyone suggest a > justification for leaving it on...? As you might gather, I'm not > convinced > by its aesthetics.:-) > Steve I know the 9-3 Convertable shares the same aero package as the Viggen but I'm not sure about the rear wing...but be warned, the Viggen wing *IS* functional: From Saab regarding the Viggen rear wing: However, the advantages of utilizing such an aggressive front spoiler present a challenge. Increased airflow over the car adds to the lift forces at the rear of the car, which can have a destabilizing effect under heavy braking from high speeds. To counter this possibility, the rear wing was designed to dramatically reduce lift forces at the rear and regain the front/rear balance of the car. The Saab 37 Viggen's delta wing design provides the lift and agility necessary to enable this multi-purpose jet fighter to perform its airborne duties. In contrast, the inverted rear wing designed for the 9-3 Viggen, with greater surface area on top than on the underside, keeps the earthbound Viggen firmly planted on the ground by creating an area of low pressure beneath the wing. This provides enhanced high-speed stability and a more linear response to hard braking, preventing the 9-3 Viggen from "nose diving" during high-speed deceleration. Balance is the key, not only for Saab 37 Viggen jet fighter pilots, but also for pilots of the new, low flying Saab 9-3 Viggen automobile.
