OEM or Mugen? Which would do best for downforce and stability? Your thoughts/ experience?

 

not everyone knows what model of honda you drive, so might want to start there. ive had the oem coupe mid height and oem coupe tall spoilers in the past and while i cant say anything for downforce i can say that both spoilers helped to stabilize the *** end at higher speeds just a little bit over none. but between the two spoilers i felt barely any difference. no experience with the mugen unless thats whats on my del sol.

 

Just waiting for my tax return to buy a Del Sol. I've owned 3 Honda, all doing better with their respective OEM wing than without. I've never used the Mugen wing because when I had my last Del Sol their were no acceptable replicas. But from what I've read, it reduced drag a bit. When I tried driving it at high speed (80mph on a toll road) the rear lost traction entering a curve and I ended up managing the longest power slide I've ever done. After I reinstalled the factory wing, the car had no further issues related to downforce on the rear.

 

Civic EG FERIO wing

 

On a Del Sol?

 

YES.
That's what is on mine. Not genuine but whatever. It fits fine.

 

OP don't be an idiot on the street. Stock wings will not provide enough downforce to make a difference. You are not in Initial D.

 

No, they won't make a large difference but do better than without. My first choices were the OEM or Mugen since they designed and tuned to fit and function propperly on the Del Sol. What I dont know is if theres a difference in downforce or just high speed stability. And yes, cruising at 75+ mph there is some improvement with vs without the wing. Small, yes, but still there.

 

You would gain more grip with wider or stickier tires than you would with a stock wing at those speeds. Pick whichever wing you think looks better.

 

Thanks to a fellow member, I have a good line on make, model and size tire. Point taken though. I'm just trying to get what improvement I can within budget, especially since I can install either wing myself with the tools I own as well as what's available at work.

 

i have the mugen tall style on my sol and i love it.

 

im also a fan of the wings west 3 piece. its a tall one like mine but comes down onto the body

 

Nateasham: Not bad. Also I like the style wheels you have. They go well with the car. Btw, give that poor car a bath lol

 

Here's mine...with the Ferio spoiler

 

I love the simple, clean look. Very nice. From what I can see of it, that looks more like the Mugen Del Sol wing. never heard of one called Ferio except for the Civic sedan. I'll have to google it. BTW, what make, model and size tires are those and I'm guessing the holes in the facia help cooling?

 

Tires are Kumho's 205/50R15. Wheels are JRW Aero 15x7 E30 Specs

Yes, the 4 holes are there for cooling to the radiator since the FMIC takes up most of the fresh air in the center bumper. A lot of folks with '93-95 Del Sols remove the passenger side auxiliary light for the same purpose.

 

that was the car when i bought it years ago. its sitting on 5 lug rims now and is torn apart in my driveway lol. but probably just as dirty because i live on the edge of a dusty area of town lol. but just going to buy a canvas garage i saw one on sale today no more dirt and uv damage

 

NV: thanks for the info. I would never remove the aux lights because where I live and drive, better with them.

Nate: I know the feeling 😋