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Matthe_W_allace · Alfasud Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

I have a silver 33 16v and it currently has noo spoiler.

But I got one the other day and am unsure whether to fit it.

What do u guys reckon?

Wish I could get pics up, but have no camera at the mo!

Ken McCarthy · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 1:18 am Post subject: Spoiler or no spoiler?

Matthew

The spoiler is purely decoration. It is heavy and blocks rear vision.

Leave it off is my suggestion.

Regards
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lee16v · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:46 am Post subject:

Hi Matt,
I'm in the other camp!
I agree with Ken in that it is heavy and as useful as a chocolate teapot but think it makes a huge difference to the look of the car
I put one on mine which is also silver. Pics are on Bobbbers alfa restoration site, it may help you to make up your mind Very Happy

One thing to bear in mind is the condition of your tailgate struts....if they struggle now then you'll be using a broom handle to keep it open if you decide to put one on

lee16v · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:52 am Post subject:

Hope this helps.... go on, you know you want to!!!

tvatavuk · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:26 pm Post subject:

I'm also for it:
1. I don't agree with them that it's pure style, take 33 beyond 100mph with and without it and tell me about stability.
2. If properly mounted:
- it blocks rearview a bit, but also light coming from headlamps from car behind you
- is shows where your car ends precisely, you can see (if tall enough) end of it and park at less then incha away from wall, lamp post... anything that is taller then spoiler.

Downside of it is that "gas lifters" on 33 without spoiler are not designed for that extra weight, so you might also take a look for pair of extra lifters when original ones go.
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Bellamachinna · Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 4:02 pm Post subject:

Hi

I think its a personal taste.
On Series 3, i would live well without spoiler. The car looks well with it, but if it wasnt there i wouldnt bother much.

On series 1/2, the car looks improve with the spoiler.

And yes, my s3 is an 16v QV, so it has the spoiler, but like i said before, i wouldnt bother if it didnt.
The main problem, is that it blocks rear vision, but the s3 hasnt much of that to start with Laughing

Put it on and see for yourself. If you like it, keep it, if you dont...

All the best
P.Camilo
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john 33_16v · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject:

Hi,

My '93 16 vlaver came without. Alfa were apparantly trying to make the car less 'boy racerish' 'cos of mad insurance prices in 92-93.

I added one, and feel it makes the car complete!

John
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johnboy · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

Hi Chaps

i say put it on.looks better, who cares if you cant see out the back.with a 33 you can keep most things behind you Laughing

regards john
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Admin · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject:

Hi

Here you can see the effect on rear vision of the spoiler on the 33:-

All the best

Keith

adrian(melb) · Guest

I put a spoiler on my series 1, then got a zender kit and lowered the car to sit 100mm off the ground. I have now taken the spoiler off the car, and in my opinion, it was the best thing i have done regarding the asthetic appeal of the car. So now i have a spoiler sitting in my garage, with absolutly no intention of using it. However my car is a series 1 with a zender kit. Without the kit or the lowering i think the spoiler does aid its appearance.

Tenman · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:43 am Post subject:

dunno about Alfa's but I know on my old S14 200SX, when I took the spoiler off it made it feel dangerously unstable above 120.

bobbber · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:28 am Post subject:

I thought the spoiler on the 33 was just cosmetic? Might be wrong though. I know some of the later models didn't have them as standard.

Bob
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Admin · Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:07 pm Post subject:

Hi

There is a difference between the spoiler and a wing.

One is to increase top speed, one is to provide down force.

All the best

Keith

James Granger · Alfa 33 Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 302