Spoilers

Spoiler refers to a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag. In automobile parlance, the spoiler is an air deflector fixed on the vehicle to reduce its tendency to lift off the road at high speeds. A spoiler transforms even an old, dull looking vehicle into a handsome one and stimulates the vehicle's resale price.

This, coupled with its aerodynamic quality, persuades many customers to go in for this trendy, sporty accessory.Spoilers were initially installed only on racing cars and some superior sports cars, mainly due to their special utility value in such vehicles, including reducing its lift and drag and increasing the downforce. These would ensure increase in traction, permitting the car to brake, turn, and accelerate properly and more forcefully.These days, a variety of street vehicles are equipped with spoilers.

Auto spoilers are available as car spoilers (front and rear spoilers), tailgate spoilers, truck cap spoilers, and tonneau cover spoilers. Spoilers are available for minivans and vans and rear window spoilers are common for SUVs.Spoilers usually come with sealing gaskets that are made of a sponge-like material and mounting bolts.

It is quite difficult to find an alternative aftermarket spoiler with holes to match. If a car owner is substituting his factory spoiler with a factory replica, companies often advise him/her to get another spoiler from the factory.Spoilers are quite easy to install and available at reasonable prices. There should be no compromise in quality. Installing spoilers is a process that needs specialized tools and devices. The installer should have a good understanding of how to attach the spoiler to the car.

Having good spoilers on a vehicle indicates that there is less resistance, which would result in a higher speed.

By: Peter Emerson