Guigsy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Just as i mentioned it in another thread... Today my active spoiler bit the dust after bening pounded over speedbumps and curbs in carparks. Now ive taken it off and one day (dont have the money at the moment) im thinking of replacing it with one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170294239658&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:GB:1123 Now my car with the active spoiler and then the black pastic bit on the bumper ment it only had a few CM of clearance. The above when you fit it looks like you remove the black bit of plastic. If so how much clearance will i get? Im guessing more than with the active spoiler. Anyone have one fitted and can give me some guidance? they look similar to me. Compared to Edited January 22, 2009 by Guigsy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_surj Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Not sure on clearance but your Supe looks very nice! Im in the same boat, my active spoiler split in half. From what I can see the acive spoiler is alittle forgiving as its a sort of rubber. The other splitter will just crack if it hits anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ask Jevansio. He had the active spoiler before and recently changed it for a carbon fibre lip. I think he said there was a bit more clearance now. My active spoiler catches all the time but it is fairly forgiving, and if it looks too high then i put it up. Thats the magic of the active spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Here's a link when he put it on: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=160468&highlight=lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 My active spoiler catches all the time but it is fairly forgiving, and if it looks too high then i put it up. Thats the magic of the active spoiler Well thats the thing. With my intercooler it means there isnt enough space for it to go up and down. I didnt mind going over bumps and things before as yes it does give. But i guess ive been over so many that its slowly pulled the other black plastic bit at the bottom of the bumper out of its mounting holes and broken them. On top of that my active spoiler is worn down (from hitting the road) so that the little notches in it are about half the height on the edge. So even if i do manage to reattach it all, the actual bit of plastic is worn and looks a bit crap. I asked toyota how much a new one costs (not thinking it was much for a bit of plastic). I had a heart attack! More than a new glass headlight! £400+. And nobody has any 2nd hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 You're car is stunning as it is, why not just raise the ride height sufficiently on your coilovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 The active spoiler should retrack once you're below 60 or something mph for a certain number of seconds, was it not "active" ? The Greddy lip is actually lower than the active spoiler, but it doesn't catch so much as it doesn't stick out so far in front. The amount the front sticks out is the real issue with all bumpers, it's one reason why the do-luck is such a scuff magnet, it protudes about 6 inches further than the stock front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 they arnt ajustable as far as i know. Just eibach lowering springs. The rest is stock uk spec It doesnt catch on anything with the active spoiler removed. but i loved the active spoiler Edit - no its not active because the intercooler was in the way. of the mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Edit - no its not active because the intercooler was in the way. of the mechanism Ah, that old issue I wouldn't recommend a TT without an active front spoiler, especially if you like to use the power They are really not stable at high speed without it. The greddy lip is a nice option, it's a bit lower but as mentioned, tucked in so won't catch as much. I think the one in the pic is a modified one with the side bits cut out (Far nicer and very common mod in the US). It will also help the front down force, though not quite as well as the active spoiler. Another option is the Whifbitz lower lip, it's very similar looking but a few mm less deep. Once I get round to bodywork on my car it'll be treated to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 To be honest i dont do more than outside lane motorway speeds anyway. Does it make a big difference at that speed on the motorway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 To be honest i dont do more than outside lane motorway speeds anyway. Does it make a big difference at that speed on the motorway? Nope, not at legal speeds. With the stock front and no active spoiler I found it noticable on A/B roads around 100mph, but once speeds get up (120+mph) it was very light on the front, especially over less flat road surfaces. Dangerously so (yeah I know, before anyone says it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Homer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Go on, say it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Your a disgrace to the forum! A super mod should set a better example! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Moderators are people too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Ask Jevansio. He had the active spoiler before and recently changed it for a carbon fibre lip. I think he said there was a bit more clearance now. My active spoiler catches all the time but it is fairly forgiving, and if it looks too high then i put it up. Thats the magic of the active spoiler Guigsy, I would say there is slightly more clearance with my new carbon lip, but as James has said I doubt it is very flexible if you say lift the front end on country roads then it comes slamming down. I haven't caught mine though, although I have been wary that it's on and have slowed for sharp rises/drops accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 If you managed to toast an active spoiler which has a degree of flex to it i don't think that lip will last the course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 yeah i know. its a shame im going to have to put up without having the active spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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