Jules_E

I am a little hesitant about posting this, as it is probably a very silly question. I have a MY05 WRX with Powerstation's stage 1 suspension upgrade (new ARBs and WL anti-lift kit) riding on standard springs. I have never really liked the front of the car as it looks a bit comical with its bulbous shape and am tempted to get a front lip spoiler, which I think really helps (I don't like the way the bottom curves in at the mo).

However, my question is could this affect the handling at all? I am delighted with the results of the Powerstation upgrade and the last thing I would want to do is compromise the handling characteristics by creating more downforce on the front of the car. I know it's a tiny bit of plastic, but then so was the rear spoiler that Audi fitted to the original TT to sort the handling issues on it.

I stand ready to be shot down on this, but would appreciate any views.

s70rjw

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If it does make a difference, I have never noticed it on my car which is similar to yours. You are correct in how a splitter improves the looks of the Blob

bushiwarrior

in theory its suppose to create downforce but as said before i aint noticed any difference but as a styling mod its great.

Boyakasha

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With a chance of getting flamed I would have to say that it improves front end grip on high speed cornering, but I would say that the main reason I bought it was because of the way it makes the front end look.

I'm sure I read something on here a while ago that stated the amount of extra downforce it creates.

Boyakasha

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Ok found it, was on Litchfileds Online shop

Litchfield

dynamix

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I would doubt that it creates actual downforce but it would reduce lift (same effect) and have a good impact on handling. I would doubt it would be noticeable though and definitely not noticeable on road.

rickya

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As dynamin says it reduces lift.
STI Japan found in tests to reduce lift at front by approx 20% than without IIRC

scoobyc

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i would imainge if you went ankle chopper with whole car undertrayed and diffused f1 style on the rear it woud make a difference, even then, probably not a noticable one on the road... TA style.

Otherwise no.

automodellistagt

lol no