this is a newbie question but what is the purpose of the itr spoiler?
why did acura choose to include this spoiler for the type r instead of the stock gsr spoiler.

if this spoiler was taken off will it effect the type R in performance in any way?

 

Stabilizes the rear of the car under high-speed braking.

 

Here's a start ...

http://autopedia.com/Acura/97_TypeRStructure.html

 

IIRC the car was air tunnel tested and thus you have the spoiler

 

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if this spoiler was taken off will it effect the type R in performance in any way?
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Yes, but you won't notice it at legal street speeds.

I had mine off for almost 2 years and didn't notice anything for daily driving.

But on the track was a different story. Thus it went back on.

 

will it improve the aerodynamics of the stock GS GSR RS LS models if the spoiler and lip was installed? or will it make it worst since it was specially designed for the type r

 

The fin has a few function for the daily driver.

1) Blocks your view so you can't see if that car behind you has a blue and red light bar on top.

2) Lets all the ricers know you are ready to rumble.

3) A convenient place to set your beer.

4) Something for your girl to hang onto while you.... um... yeah.

 

To achieve maximum aerodynamic efficiency, the Type R also includes a new chin spoiler and a new wing-type rear spoiler, and the vehicle is 15 mm lower in overall height than the Integra GS-R. These contribute to a 30 percent reduction in the coefficient of lift over the Integra GS-R. and a 1 percent improvement in its drag coefficient.

 

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At 145 mph

 

Without the wing around town - you get better gas mileage (esp highway, ask willis).

At the drag strip - your trap speeds will go up. (without the wing)

On the track - it does its job. Keeps the rear of the car planted and stable at high speeds.

anywhere else its just blocking your view and doing all those beneficial things like Craiq said earlier

 

#4

It's also good for drying clothes / towels when going to the beach

 

Good for McD's breakfast in the autocross parking lot too

 

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Thanks for the link, alot of info that I never knew!!!

ANTI-CORROSION MEASURES
To enhance corrosion protection, virtually every panel of the Type R is constructed of double-sided galvanized steel. The only significant panel that does not use galvanized steel is the roof. After assembly, the body in white is treated to an electro-deposition process that bonds a rust-inhibiting primer coating to the metal. Electro-deposition draws this coating into minute crevices, helping to ensure a barrier against rust-producing moisture. A moisture-resistant wax is also injected into hidden body cavities, to help prevent corrosion that might otherwise form from condensation.

 

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4) Something for your girl to hang onto while you.... um... yeah.</TD></TR></TABLE>


i unfortunately havent used it for this yet...

but its the best use i can think of..

 

"Extreme care was taken in the forging and machining of the connecting rods to ensure each engine of a precisely matched set of connecting rods. Like in the GS-R, the rods are constructed of special high-strength steel for a rigid yet lightweight component. Extremely accurate machining of the Type R connecting rod minimizes variation between parts. Connecting rod bolt elongation has been strictly controlled for uniform fastening force. This is achieved through manually assembling each and every connecting rod for the Type R, and the result is a significant reduction of fastening force variance."
Just a thought...For those that replaced the above internal parts with after market parts, do those after market parts have the same quality integrity as the OEM ones? Further more, by letting a 'regular' machine shops doing the installation, will their work result in the same quality as it was from Honda factory? Humm...

 

&lt;Good for McD's breakfast in the autocross parking lot too &gt;

Like Kriss N would know

 

in that link. the title says 1991 acura integra type r
someone needs to make a correction

 

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2) Lets all the ricers know you are ready to rumble.

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LOL i died laughing when i saw this

 

I say its most important for the beer resting area...

 

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So, yeah the obligatory BiG rIcEr WiNg pic has to come out of hiding again:

 

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1) Blocks your view so you can't see if that car behind you has a blue and red light bar on top.

2) Lets all the ricers know you are ready to rumble.

3) A convenient place to set your beer.

4) Something for your girl to hang onto while you.... um... yeah.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sums it all up....haha

 

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At the drag strip - your trap speeds will go up. (without the wing)

On the track - it does its job. Keeps the rear of the car planted and stable at high speeds.

anywhere else its just blocking your view and doing all those beneficial things like Craiq said earlier </TD></TR></TABLE>

I can't see how the wing could make a noticeable difference in gas mileage especially since it IMPROVES aerodynamics. Am I missing something here? Regardless I'm almost positive there is no way you could accurately say it improves gas mileage in city driving since at speeds of 35-45mph I can't see it having any effect at all.


My slowest trap speeds at the track were with my wing OFF. I'm not sure if it was because of the wing, but since it is supposed to decrease turbulence coming off the rear of the car and improve aerodynamics I can only see it helping by leaving it on.


Anyone else have any input?

 

Archives...read them...highway miles...

 

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Er yup

 

yeah better down force on the back..with the wing.

i can actually feel my rear "feel" heavy on highway say around 70+...

when the hatch is not fully closed.. the hatch light comes on . on your gauge.. try going on highway.. the light will actually go off when u go fast.