Dragwire Accessory Profile: Spoilers

Simple fact: the sportier your car looks, the better you feel while driving it. It is no secret that most people had dreams of being a race car driver, including you. That is why auto enthusiasts would spend huge bucks to purchase enhancement parts so they can to pimp out their vehicles to achieve the race car look, or at least something like it. After all, there’s nothing wrong with installing add-ons as long as it enhances the performance of your car since that’s what it’s all about. Before you even think about putting that raggedy car of yours in the drag, one particular accessory that would add both style and function in your dull automobile is the spoiler.

A spoiler is basically an aerodynamic wing that is attached in rear end of your vehicle. Its prime function is to improve the car’s stability in high speeds by lowering the drag the causes a shaky handling. It is designed to reduce air resistance by stifling the harsh air movement across the car’s body. Generally, spoilers are most effective in cars that accelerate in elevated velocities at around 120mph. So if you like to step on that pedal and blast your ride in high speeds, this is absolutely a must-have accessory for you.

As expected, even ordinary passenger vehicles have featured this trendy accessory since it definitely adds flare and gives it a much needed facelift. The main function of a spoiler in passenger vehicles is to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency. While many often imitate wings, these serve mostly for decorative purposes. Passenger vehicles can be equipped with front and rear spoilers. Front spoilers, found beneath the bumper, are mainly used to direct air flow away from the tires to the underbody where the drag coefficient is less. Rear spoilers, which modify the transition in shape between the roof and the rear and the trunk and the rear, act to minimize the turbulence at the rear of the vehicle. Some cars are also equipped with a window spoiler, which keeps airborne substances and rain from getting into the car’s interior when the windows are slightly open. There are also numerous designs available according to your own preference. Spoilers are usually made of polyurethane material, which is lightweight and more durable. But most car owners prefer the ones made of lightweight metal or fiber glass, which is likewise sturdy. It’s really up to you on what would best fit your vehicle.


Sports cars commonly have both front and rear spoilers. Even though these beasts typically have a stiffer chassis and its suspensions are relatively more rigid to help in high speed car movement, a spoiler can still be beneficial. At high speeds, air flowing across the roof tumbles over this edge, causing air flow separation. By having a rear spoiler at your disposal, you can delay the flow of separation, and thus minimizing the drag force as your car becomes more fuel efficient, like what I’ve cited earlier. Although in true blue race cars, a spoiler is mostly snubbed in favor of wings. But since you don’t have a race car yet, you should dabble into spoilers first. If you want that added spunk in your automobile, then installing a spoiler should be a no-brainer. After all, you know you want to stand out with that sports car look when you hit the drag.