Hello, I read in another post on this forum that the spoiler can block some rear visibility. I've heard others state that the spoiler looks a bit awkward. So is there a way for me to disable the spoiler from being deployed? I'm assuming the spoiler gives a very slight performance enhancement and disabling its deployment will not impact the safety of the car?

 

I don't know, but great question. I'd like to know this too.
It looks lousy when deployed.

 

They say it adds a few hundred pounds of downforce, though I assume that's at high speed. But I'd guess it could be a safety issue if/when you go fast. I don't like the look of it either, but I don't find it affects visibility much.

 

I would prefer if it lifted at a higher speed than it currently does... on my R it raises up around 120KM. an hour and lowers around 80KM.. next time I'm out I'll try to hit the 'spoiler' button on the console when its up to see if it will bring it down at speed, but I assume it likely won't as I think the button is only for raising it for cleaning etc..
So, if I could get the speed limit raised for deployment to around 135KM or more, it would be much better as the way it is now its going up all the time when I'm passing etc.. If on the track it would no doubt need to be set at factory speck.
Lawrence

 

On the convertible, it goes up at 60MPH and down at 40MPH. And I think that's regardless of whether the roof is up or down. So the coupe may activate it at different speeds. Should say in the manual.

 

Subtle difference but it does not add downforce at all. It reduces lift...not really the same as adding downforce. Just cancels lift generated in the rear so the car is not at all aerodynamically positive (meaning got downforce).

Straight from the Jaguar site: "A deployable rear spoiler rises at higher speeds to reduce lift by up to 120kg. "

 

Fair enough. Instead of adding downforce, it removes upforce.

 

70 & 50 on the Coupe...and when I was test driving a coupe,I noticed it took up a rather large portion of a pretty small rear window but like all things in life...I'm sure I'll get used to it.

 

The thing left untold by Jaguar is 120 kg reduction in lift at what speeds? I would guess, likely way over 150 MPH. So, if your routine does not include driving over 150 MPH, it might be a good idea to disconnect the wing. I think those deployable wings are ugly on most cars I have seen them on.

 

Wow. I guess I'm the only one that likes the thing.

 

looks like a trashcan lid going up when you step on a trashcan pedal

 

Nope...I love it too...just like the powered tailgate!

I will be putting that thing up and down just as often as I can,lol!

 

Well, other than the idea that I can't take much advantage of deployment other than track days, I found another reason I'd like to keep that bad boy down. Paint chips.

I had just raised the spoiler for cleaning/polishing before hitting the freeway for a short run. Found the chip right afterwards, on the top of the spoiler lip, as I circled around the rear of the car to go inside my house. I thought, "Man, how the heck did that get there? It wasn't there a few minutes ago." (Admission: **** detailing-type here who misses little.)

Seems the air flow could direct pebbles (hesitate to say rocks) into the top of the spoiler at speed. I'm in the process of confirming this--don't know for fact.

I'm going to straddle a shot of Venture Shield over the lip. We'll see...

 

For downforce yes...but the coolness factor is off the charts.

Porsches have had deployable rear spoilers for years,I think it's cool driving by them on the freeway seeing their spoilers in the up position...

 

I'm with you 100% on this one.

Can't believe the lengths people are willing to go to find things to nitpick about this car. What's next...
Suppose someone other than me is bent over the fact the Hood Louvers don't match the Side Power Vents - unless you pay hundreds of dollars for a Black Pack, or hundred of dollars for the Chrome Hood Louver as an accessory.

 

Lol. I hear that!

 

Now I'm starting to wonder...is all the nit picking coming from other coupe owners or the vert owners. Just curious.

 

You will get use to it if you drive the car often enough but you really have to look around to make sure there are no cars next to you. Even with the vision pack/blind spot monitoring. Another issue is the leaping cat badge on the spoiler on a sunny day can blind you while you look in the rear view if the spoiler is up. I painted mine black and that has helped.

 

One more.

 

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