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Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

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Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

Active spoilers are an eye-catcher for everyone Tuning competition. The articles can also be retrofitted for many vehicles such as the Tesla Model X (rear wing) or the BMW M4 GTS (front splitter, rear wing) and ensure a successful look in the tuning community, but sometimes also for discussions. But what is actually a active spoiler and which properties are associated with such a component. These and other questions are answered below.

Active spoiler - what is it?

Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

Many people are familiar with spoilers and tuned vehicles with front, rear or roof spoilers are welcome. But in the tuning scene not only the term spoiler is used. It will active from passive Differentiated variants. So is a active spoiler an automotive component that is not rigid. An active spoiler is movable and can have specific properties. For example, active front splitters are offered for the BMW M4 GTS. There are also active rear spoilers for the Tesla Model X. And also the first generation of the Audi A7 as well as the much older one Toyota Supra MK4 already had such active spoilers.

Active spoiler - what are its properties?

Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

An active spoiler, like the variant from BMW or the mentioned Supra, contribute to the aerodynamics and ensure high driving dynamics. Mercedes has also installed some of these active components. An active Mercedes spoiler is used, for example, on the AMG GT 4-door coupés. Active spoilers have turned in Driving tests, Wind tunnel tests and simulations proven. The components are designed for the aerodynamic needs of the respective vehicle and are considered to be part of complex aerodynamic concepts. The active spoilers can be retracted and extended depending on the vehicle and speed, or their angle can be adjusted. The retractable and extendable rear spoilers from Mercedes have, for example several stages. The spoilers have a so-called AIRPANEL. The AIRPANEL can also be found in the front apron of certain Mercedes models. It represents an active Air control system period.

Active aerodynamic elements for low air resistance

Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

Active spoilers provide a combination of low drag and downforce when needed. The active aerodynamic elements should allow a different variation of the spoiler positions. The driver can make some of the vehicle settings himself and choose the spoiler that is best for him, depending on the application. Furthermore, an active spoiler system can also be selected that depends on the respective driving situation Automatically responding.

How is the functional AIRPANEL from Mercedes structured?

The active spoilers from Mercedes contain AIRPANEL, which can be used as an example of functional elements. AIRPANEL have 20 vertically arranged slats that can be moved and actively adapt to the respective driving situation. The active elements ensure more dynamism and driving stability.

Active rear spoilers - what can they do?

Active spoilers for retrofitting the vehicle?

The active rear spoiler adjusts to the current driving situation. The rear spoilers are via a Control software used many different parameters in the calculation of the optimal spoiler creation involves. For example Lateral acceleration and driving speed used as a parameter and the spoiler adapts to the driving situation. The rear spoiler can often also, depending on the car model and brand manually can be set. Different heights can be set depending on the driving situation. The driver can use it to optimize driving stability or, if necessary, the drag reduce and subsequently the driving speed increase. The transverse dynamics are also taken into account in such a system to ensure safe driving.

Active spoiler retrofitting possible?

Depending on the vehicle and the desired Position can also be active spoilers retrofitted will. For example, it is possible to install the active front spoiler of the M4 GTS on a normal M4. It's a little more difficult in terms of the rear spoiler. An active spoiler can usually only be retrofitted here if additional components are replaced. Often times, for example, is a completely new one Hatchback necessary. However, the options also vary greatly here depending on the vehicle, application and the one you want Spoiler. Often one cannot do without the other. For example, do you want one Supra MKIV MT / CH Spec (was partially delivered without a spoiler kit) the active one front spoiler obstruct and the rear spoiler not, it could be difficult. Because both components are theoretical on each other Voted. There are always possibilities, of course, but such problems should be previously consider and clarify. The same applies, of course, to a necessary one Handover Completion at a Test organization. You should definitely go here beforehand make known. By the way, there are also from third-party active spoilers for retrofitting.

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