Retractable Spoiler
04-16-2000, 05:25 PM
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Much Speculation - NO factual evidence.
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04-16-2000, 06:53 PM
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Re: Retractable Spoiler
I'm not saying this is fact, but here's a page with some info. They site Auto Journal as their source. I have no affiliation/familiarity with this club or magazine.<ul><li><a href="http://perth.dialix.com.au/~bernie/vwclub/newstext/1999.04/news.html#x+199901271200">http://perth.dialix.com.au/~bernie/vwclub/newstext/1999.04/news.html#x+199901271200</a></li></ul>
04-17-2000, 04:31 AM
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I refuse to "wear" the fixed spoiler. Here's MY plan.
Like Glen said... much speculation but no factual evidence.
But here's my plan:
By the time I buy a TT, if there is no retractable spoiler available through Audi or the Aftermarket, I will make one myself. I am actually somewhat experienced with airfoils and basic electro-mechanical tinkering. A pop-up spoiler would be a challenging project for me, but something I'm pretty sure I could do with some help. The finished design would require modifications to the hatchlid, but NO bondo. The finished look would be great. I am certain that I could make a very strong design that looked very nice even when the spoiler was deployed. I am also certain that my design would create MORE downforce than Audi's spoiler at high speeds and LESS DRAG at lower speeds because mine would automatically change the angle of attack for the speedo reading.
My plan would be to make the entire device weigh the same as the Audi spoiler by using lightweight materials. This would mean the hatch wouldn't be heavier to lift in the grocery store parking lot, and the hatch lifter struts wouldn't need to be replaced.
I know of a few affordable carbon-fiber specialists that could turn my airfoil design into reality. I don't know how to hack into the car's speedo reading, but I'm sure I could find someone here or at a tuner shop who does. I'd need help from lots of people, like a bodywork specialist, plastic work (for interior hatchlid trim pieces, etc.
I could write some great software for the thing, too. You could set your own speed-activiation values for each step of AoA increase with your laptop and a serial cable. Of course, I would design a very subtle manual pop-up switch under the sliding console door. The entire thing would look like it came from the factory.
So I guess my point is, if you buy a TT, you'll get a retractable spoiler one day. If Audi or the established aftermarket doesn't bring it to us, then <b>I will</b>.
*grin*
But here's my plan:
By the time I buy a TT, if there is no retractable spoiler available through Audi or the Aftermarket, I will make one myself. I am actually somewhat experienced with airfoils and basic electro-mechanical tinkering. A pop-up spoiler would be a challenging project for me, but something I'm pretty sure I could do with some help. The finished design would require modifications to the hatchlid, but NO bondo. The finished look would be great. I am certain that I could make a very strong design that looked very nice even when the spoiler was deployed. I am also certain that my design would create MORE downforce than Audi's spoiler at high speeds and LESS DRAG at lower speeds because mine would automatically change the angle of attack for the speedo reading.
My plan would be to make the entire device weigh the same as the Audi spoiler by using lightweight materials. This would mean the hatch wouldn't be heavier to lift in the grocery store parking lot, and the hatch lifter struts wouldn't need to be replaced.
I know of a few affordable carbon-fiber specialists that could turn my airfoil design into reality. I don't know how to hack into the car's speedo reading, but I'm sure I could find someone here or at a tuner shop who does. I'd need help from lots of people, like a bodywork specialist, plastic work (for interior hatchlid trim pieces, etc.
I could write some great software for the thing, too. You could set your own speed-activiation values for each step of AoA increase with your laptop and a serial cable. Of course, I would design a very subtle manual pop-up switch under the sliding console door. The entire thing would look like it came from the factory.
So I guess my point is, if you buy a TT, you'll get a retractable spoiler one day. If Audi or the established aftermarket doesn't bring it to us, then <b>I will</b>.
*grin*
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