Does front spoiler help reduce under bonnet temp

[stoutgoose]

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I bought mine from E.J. Wards.

I had been talking to Mick regading using a TR6 spoiler and he mentioned that one of their contacts had the moulds for a spoiler that Triumph hadbeen in the process of developingfor the Stag in the late 70's.

It fitted very well with a little bit of shaping required to obtain a good fit before spraying. I don't know how well it would have worked for the Triumph engine, but with a Rover unit fitted the temperature doesn't go over 85 degrees at cruising speed and at even higher speeds brings the temps down to thermostat temp (82 degrees).

It seems to help stability which was another reason for fitting. The car is geared for 140mph, however I've only been up to 120 so far with no front end lifting or steering lightness problems.

Lastly, I believe that it looks less obtrusive than some of the other after-market Stag spoilers available.

[blackstag]

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Thanks guys for all the response It looks like a winwin situation AllI have to do now is decide whether I buy one from EJ Ward or go for a TR6 version I can obviously see a TR6 spoiler at the next car show identifying a EJ Ward version waybe more difficult My stagalready looks stunning in black so no problem if the spoiler comes in black .

Talking of paintwork have you tried using an air brush for touchng up .I have had some super results over the last few years with one from Halfords . It works off acan of compressed airso you don't need a compressor and it is much more controlable than anairosol which never match anyway

Cheers Tony

[DJT]

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stoutgoose wrote:

I bought mine from E.J. Wards.

I had been talking to Mick regading using a TR6 spoiler and he mentioned that one of their contacts had the moulds for a spoiler that Triumph hadbeen in the process of developingfor the Stag in the late 70's.

It fitted very well with a little bit of shaping required to obtain a good fit before spraying. I don't know how well it would have worked for the Triumph engine, but with a Rover unit fitted the temperature doesn't go over 85 degrees at cruising speed and at even higher speeds brings the temps down to thermostat temp (82 degrees).

It seems to help stability which was another reason for fitting. The car is geared for 140mph, however I've only been up to 120 so far with no front end lifting or steering lightness problems.

Lastly, I believe that it looks less obtrusive than some of the other after-market Stag spoilers available.

This deep spoiler was marketed by Tony Hart many moons ago. He may still do it. Rimmers have them under part number RS1416.

There wasa similar one on ebaylast month- 150282347774 - bargain!

Dave

[SteveP]

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I see Monarch are currently advertising their deep spoiler half price

http://www.monarch-stags.co.uk/

[stoutgoose]

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DJT wrote:

This deep spoiler was marketed by Tony Hart many moons ago. He may still do it. Rimmers have them under part number RS1416.

There wasa similar one on ebaylast month- 150282347774 - bargain!

Dave

There are various deep spoilers out there. For example, the one sold by Monarch is very 'boxy' and none too pretty.

I haven't seen a picture of Rimmer's so can't comment, but would advise anyone to get pictures of the spoiler and what it looks like on the car first. Ease and snugness of fitment are also important.

If I had kept my car as standard, I would have chosen to use the TR6 type. It looksless 'modern' and more in keeping with the era of the car.

[ohgodwhathaveidone]

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Russ - great photo, but don't they say that "..blue and green should never be seen except on the head of an English Queen.." Does this mean I will have to respray to match? I f I did at least I would be able to borrow the "pod" :P

Regards Mark