The wing and carbon fiber are on

[fastfraser]

Looks good powder coated . But once again put it back on the sprint car . The concept is good and if you where to take it to the track I.m sure it would improve your quarter mile or your oval time but to drive around on the highway, how fast do you need to go ?

But then again if we didn't mod our bikes they would all be the same except the colors. Thanks for the time ,effort and pics. Keep modding Bro !

[boborgera]

For some reason that wing brings back memories of the Flying Nun.
It is cool looking though,
Then again i liked the way the Edsel looked.

[SpyderDog65]

OMG You are a Dork that's soooo funny lol :-))

[altonk]

Pretty much the same outside dimensions just a better airfoil powder coating and radiused end plates

[altonk]

Ok so the wing is on,
I'm happy with the airfoil and the mount. It's not stiff enough but my son in law works at a high tech composite shop so soon it will be cast in carbon fiber.
From my calculations by monitoring speed and rear shock deflection I'm getting about forty-five pounds of downforce at eighty miles per hour.

That's about average max entry speed under max braking for me.

It doesn't sound like much but the center of pressure is pretty far back adding some mechanical advantage without raising the center of gravity

With the brake bias set to babe on board mode gives you more rear bias but the fronts still stutter first.


So what's next

I'm home for the summer on a much needed sabbatical and my parents have a full sheet metal shop.

I thinking the undertray is next
I'll order the carbon fiber bumper and will have a structural place to mount the tray.

The problem with putting an airfoil underneath is clearance

I'm toying with the idea of scrubbing rubber curtains McClaren style

Self inflating with steel drag strips
If I make them retract when deflated I can put a pressure relief valve on them and make them cockpit controllable.

[SpyderWolf]

You sir are truly a mad scientist, but I like it!

Of course some updated pictures will be required once you have something permanent to show us.

[spydee owner]

I have to agree with some of the others. You have done a great job already with the tire/wheel package and of course, the motor. But the Spyder has a unique stance and attitude, and was created with appropriate proportions and flowing angles and curves. Sure we add a few cosmetics, but with the exception of the front fenders/wheel combo, BRP got it right I think. You have obviously taken care of the fender problem!

If you look at custom cars and other quality vehicles, every build starts with a great stance.
I think the wing takes away from that in it's current form. The wing seems out of proportion and would probably not provide enough benefit to justify/offset the oversize look, IMHO. Even if the wing were to add significant downforce is it "fixing" a problem?? Haven't noticed any loss of high speed traction in the rear myself, and if I wanted to add downforce I would be looking at the front.

The wing definitely takes away from the look of your bike. The other mods? Cool. The wing? Not so much.

[spydee owner]

Maybe not, it was done shortly after the Spyder hit the streets. This I loaded this pic 02-12-2009 07:42 PM

I think these wings should be left for the tuner crowd not the spyder crowd. If you really really want a wing, it should almost be a molded piece that blends into the tail piece of the back bodywork.

[altonk]

Aesthetics aren't what it was about but I like the way it looks and I'm the only one that counts

I did it for handling and it helps there.

[altonk]

And I'm not really interested in being labeled as part of a " crowd" I'm just fine standing here in the corner alone

[altonk]

Here is a pic of the latest wing and angle

[SpyderWolf]

I like the way it looks and I'm the only one that counts

Each owner should mod their Spyder to their liking and not worry about what anyone else thinks. If others like the finished product, then that should be considered a bonus.

Thanks for the updated picture.

[spydee owner]

Here is a pic of the latest wing and angle

Sensitive or what !!

I was not labelling anyone. Wow!! Just meant to say that I did not think the wing is really for the spyder. Can people not express an opinion here? You are right ... your the only one that counts as far as the look of your bike goes. I did say that I liked many of the mods you did. You know what? WHATEVER.

[altonk]

Dude we where chatting about wings and such you started in about crowds. I'd rather see the wing on a street legal F1 but I can't afford it. This little experiment of mine has nothing to do with looks or demographics

[Idaspud]

Not my taste but if you like it is all that counts, with that said some people don't like the looks of my RT and thats fine, I do and that is what counts to me.

[bone crusher]

Altonk,

What are you doing that for? Anyway, put some solar panels on it and make it something functional!

[darren]

Altonk,

What are you doing that for? Anyway, put some solar panels on it and make it something functional!

[coz]

REALLY? ALL IT NEEDS IS PARTY LIGHTS AND TWO BAR STOOLS!

[coz]

I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THINKS LIKE THIS.IF YOU'RE TRYING TO GO FASTER WHY ADD WIDER / HEAVIER FRONT WHEELS= MORE WEIGHT MORE ROLLING RESISTANCE.

[mooneych]

I actually think it looks good; if it also improves handling, then you are in the bonus round. Please remember that the machine we are discussing has nothing to do with what you are riding, and is not for the faint of heart.

[Smokinspyder]

Now i understand downforce and all that with these wings ... WOW thats all i can say its definately different and it may not be my cup of tea the time and imagination to add anything to your ride ( spyder or not ) deserves credit ... I dont know if it really would do anyhting its its kinda neat looking !!!!

[Ga Blue Knight]

I was wondering how long it would take to bake a dozen biscuits with that thing!. Just kidding looks very sporty and no doubt helps at high speeds

[Motavar]

For the amount of times I've been up on two wheels the wing sounds like a good idea.