Rear wing functionality

[jfolkson at optonline.net (Jan Folkson)]

When the 16V cam out I remember some VW info regarding the wing and it
increasing downforce by something like 30%.  I don't remember at what speed
though.  I don't remember if it was in the VW literature or Car&Driver.


- Jan Folkson  http://www.janfolkson.com
NYC

'86 16V
'03 Passat GLS 1.8t
'03 Jetta Wagon 1.8t

"Gravity, it's not just a good idea...it's the law!"




> Jon Palm wrote:
> 
>> After browsing several hundred Rocco pics, my son stumbled across a
>> couple with no rear wing. He likes the look and asked if we could do
>> that with his.
>> 
>> I am wondering if anyone knows the actual functionality of the wing or
>> if it's mostly just looks. I would hate to remove it and have him spin
>> out on a wet road because we reduced the downward pressure it created.
> 
> 
> I would assume that the later Mk2 "wing" would help somewhat with
> reducing rear end lift at high speeds, but probably doesn't do a thing
> at anything near "legal" speeds.  Unless your son is blazing along wet
> roads at 120mph I don't think you have to worry about the car being
> unsafe...
> 
> My two cents anyways...
> 
> Mark.
> 75 x2
> 80 S
> 81 S x3
> 81 Caddy
> 
> 
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