Just curious to know if the stock spoilers on the '97-up Preludes are for looks only, or are they functional? The reason I ask is that I may buy a 2000 Prelude, but it doesn't have a spoiler. To me the car still looks clean with or without the spoiler. I have read that the Integra GSR's stock spoiler was mainly for looks and not functionality, but that the Type-R's spoiler was functional. I tried to do a search but I couldn't find anything.

 

Most FWD cars with rear spoilers are not functional. Well not functional enough to make a difference.

 

that is why i discarded the option of buying one, no use and i love my prelude the way it is!

 

No function really. Unless you plan on takeing a sharp turn at a very high speed inwhich you would want the downforce on your back wheels but even then i dont know how much a stock spoiler would help. so Its for looks mainly

 

Thanks for the info. everyone.

 

5th gen preludes look weird without the spoiler.

 

Those posts are not entirely accurate. Spoilers are mostly for looks because most people will never/rarely notice it's function. At least on preludes, cavaliers, and civics (all the cars that I've been lucky enough to drive with and without spoilers) I've noticed a diffence in the way the car drives even at highway speeds ( 75+). I wouldn't expect it to take a corner any faster, but it just feels like a more confident drive.

 

My friend with a Type-R said that it puts down 17lbs at 70mph.

Tony

 

my friends 3000 gt has an electronic spoiler that can be adjusted from outside the car, but hondas and such, I would say if someones involved in driving well into the hundreds such as 130+ it may help.

 

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actually on the vr-4's the spoiler automatically adjusts to the
speed your going, at least on the older ones.
but i agree that they don't really help unless your going
well over 100mph like the vr-4's do exceptionally well

 

I meant to say from inside the car. Its funny the looks we get when sitting at a light next to a competitor as they realize its not a slow 3000gt like most around here lol, when the light goes green they hear the turbo. It only runs a 13.8 with a few mods, I guess they are heavy.

 

very heavy..

 

but awesome top end 160+ no prob