Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 20:23:23 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Beware!-Re: Removing rear spoilers?
Bob wrote: > On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:00:43 -0500, "WitchDr" > <Witch--Drnospamnojunkmail.net.ru> wrote: > > >>"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: > > Yes, at speeds somewhere over 100mph it may have an effect. It > probably affects airflow and mpg at lower speeds - negatively. > > If the OP is around... I think the spoiler leaves a couple holes > behind when removed. I might consider purchasing yours if you do > remove it. email me. > I have heard the same argument for alloy wheels. The advocates say the alloys wheels handle better, but forget to add only at higher speeds - speeds over 100 MPH. They also love the compare a minivan with steel wheels and all season tires to a sports car with a sport suspension, alloy wheels and high performance tires - and give all of the credit solely to the alloy rims. As some Saab owners know very well, their alloy rim handle their wallets very well, especially after they have driven through a few potholes.
