First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... I thought of a camaro spoiler for my 68 convertible, but I couldn't bring myself to drill the trunk lid. I do like the look but prefer it the way they spent lots of time designing it to look, but it wouldn't do for us all to be the same... I don't think I'll be doing much driving (if any) in 3 figures mph range.
Ed -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve Leary Sent: 14 October 2009 05:39 To: First Generation Firebird-L Subject: [FGF] to spoil or not to spoil..... First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bjorn Sefeldt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 4:24 PM Subject: [FGF] RE: Firebird-L Digest XI #282 First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Rick, obviously this guys knows nothing but thinks he does... only 69TA came with spoilers... the Camaros front "snowplow" (which I added to my car) and the Camaro rear spoiler never came from the factory...some dealers added some ( I have heard), otherwise owners have added them , mostly for "looks", but some (as I ) have them for added down force benefit...they tend to work at speeds over 85 mph or so.....but were never an option on factory firebirds... Bjorn (69 vert w Camaro spoilers, HALF member, Houston,Tx) I had my Coupe up to 138 mph one time and it handled like I was doing 60. This was years ago and won't do that again. It had no spoiler at the time. I use to like them but now I love the smooth uninterupted look of the first gens without them. I also like seeing the P.O.N.T.I.A.C. on the trunk. on the 1967-68s. I have seen them installed on the spoiler but like I said, I like the smoothness without the spoilers now. I actually am thinking about removing the one I race as it may be downforce but also alot of wind resistance and if your car is set up right, you shouldn't need them. At around 115, just stick your hand out the window and feel the resistance. I'd like to shed the mirrors and spoiler just to see the mph change and et change if any. I can't believe when I painted my first Firebird which I still have, I asked my wife,"Spoiler or no Spoiler"? . She said spoiler and ever since I have regretted it. Now thats Love!! I like them on others cars, just not mine. As far as downward force, I have raced 5 first gens and most were just over 100 mph to 115 in the 1/4 and 3 had them and the other 2 didn't . They all tracked just fine at the top end so its just preference whether you want to drill your stock trunk lid or not. No more for me. Have I mentioned that I don't care for them on my cars? Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. Ugh!!! I think its an age thing. Repeating myself. LOL!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> ********************************************************************* The information transmitted is intended only for the person(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robinson Construction. If you have received this transmission in error please advise the originator, or contact [email protected]. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. No responsibility is accepted for any virus or defect that might arise from opening this e-mail or attachment, whether or not it has been checked by anti-virus software. For further information visit www.clearswift.com. Thank you for your co-operation. Robinson Construction www.robinsons.com S. Robinson & Sons (Engineers) Limited is a limited company registered in England. Registration no: 823781 Registered office: S. Robinson & Sons (Engineers) Limited, Wincanton Close, Ascot Drive, Derby, DE24 8NJ ********************************************************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/>
