rear spoiler dimensions ?

glasgowjim · Post by **glasgowjim** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:51 pm

where / how would you fasten a rear spoiler/aerofoil on a 480 ? I assume that you will need to remove the thin top side strips before placing.
What problems have you encountered in fixing a spoiler and what are the critical dimensions of a spoiler ?
Are there any other makes of spoiler for other cars which fit the 480 ?

aibast · Post by **aibast** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:39 pm

VW Golf ones should fit. I think thats the one I'm looking for my car.

http://www.carstyle.ee/VW/Pildid/VW19.htm

Big Brother · Post by **Big Brother** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:10 pm

I think JayTee is the only one on here to have a rear spoiler on a 480, have a look at his thread here:

http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... ht=spoiler

and here:

http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum/vi ... ht=spoiler

Dan the 480 Man · Post by **Dan the 480 Man** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:35 pm

Don't Saxo's spoilers have pretty much the same width as the 480? I'm sure i read it somewhere. I know what you mean-i think a little 'lip' on the rear would be nice-like the 850 Estates have-makes sucha difference. Gotta get it right though or could look odd! I think something of similar proportion to the front spoiler would be ideal, keeps things 'uniformed'.

esta · Post by **esta** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 5:32 pm

on the subject of other models spoilers on 480s does anyone know of any that would fit all round the top of the tail gate rather than the ones that just fit on at each end of the spoiler to the roof? If that makes any sense? Just wondering cos would be ideal if there was-trying to stop a leak at the same time!

piper1st · Post by **piper1st** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:19 pm

esta wrote:Just wondering cos would be ideal if there was-trying to stop a leak at the same time!

do you mean something like this:

esta · Post by **esta** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:46 pm

yes thats it!

esta · Post by **esta** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:37 am

any ideas then?

98kellrs · Post by **98kellrs** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:30 am

most 'boy racer' websites sell that kind of thing. You'd need to work out which 'normal' car is closest to the 480's dimensions and then adapt it to fit. Failing that if you're a dab hand with fibreglass, you could make your own, looks like a simple enough design to me!