Can someone help me figure out where to get a nice front spoiler. I've searched the forum and seems like the MAS spoilers aren't made anymore, and some of the 69 Mustang ones look OK but other don't look right to me. I'm going to try one more for function than looks so if the mustang one is all there is that's what I'll get. I'm going to be going 160+mph and I'm thinking the front spoiler should help a little. Anyone with mad skillz want to make me a nice custom one? Also thinking of a rear spoiler, but I have a grabber spoiler so I doubt any of them will fit right. Anyone have any real world experience with rear race spoilers on a Maverick? Thanks!
i have a front spoiler that i believe was MAS. i bought it a few years ago. mounted just to see how it looks and never put it back on. still factory black. its just like the one rayzorsharp has on his mav. i dont know if its what your looking for but ill sell it cheap http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/showimage.php?i=7481&catid=7
All the spoliers out there are for cosmetic purposes only. I doubt if any are designed for 160+ mph. ....for that matter....I doubt if the Maverick body is designed for 160+ mph.
Craig posts a good point. These cars are less than ideal aerodynamically speaking. Drip rails are in the way. Windows are not flush mounted. Front end allows too much air through, wheel openings are all wrong, etc. Spoiler in the front will help air get through the grill and a lot of it through the engine compartment and back under the car. Thats what mine does. Looking into a solution for it. I do have a rear spoiler that is functional though I'm only running 120-125 mph max (1/8 mile). I say functional because without it, the car is a little less stable at speed. With it, it feels very solid going down track even with a cross wind. In fact the days when dragsters are fighting the wind (seldom in this area as the wind never seems to blow in the summer) I am having a ball. Its easy to drive through the wind for the most part. The rear spoiler was made by Alston many years ago-was actually part of a decklid/spoiler combo that was made for a Pro Stock Maverick that I picked up from a guy on another board. I am understanding that there weren't many made. Perhaps you can make a front spoiler? Fiberglass isn't real hard to deal with as long as you have something to form it to whether it be cardboard, wood, aluminum, whatever.
That sounds good. I'll take it. Just PM me your information (Paypal) or some way for me to pay you. Thanks!
Thanks for the input Craig and Mavman. I figured they were probably 90% for looks. I plan on testing with each one separately and with both of them together. I'll let you all know how it goes. Ed Quay makes a rear wing that fits a Maverick. Jake from FastestStreetCar magazine put one on his and it looks pretty good.
Just a question, where are you going to get the Maverick up to 160, road racing or drag strip? I've had my maverick up to 133 in the 1/4 and going through the traps it felt very solid. Another 30mph may have made a difference but maybe not. I have raced my 97 Mustang Cobra in the Siver States Classic and run 148 in 4th down the longest straight which is 14 miles and I'm sure it could have gone to 160 with no issue, but it's a little more aerodynamic than the Maverick. I don't know much about your car, but if your nose is down (rake) I think I'd be more worried about the rear than the front. The spoiler in Maverickdragger's picture looks like it might rip off or take the valance with it at the kind of speed. I also think it would take some of the air away from going underneath/through the valance which could be good or bad. I personally think the Maverick body is pretty aerodynamic and pretty capable of reaching that speed without a lot of work. Now if you were talking 200mph that would be a completely different story. IMHO
Erick, Sorry, I posted before looking at your stat's. So, is the car not stable @ 160 going through the traps, or??????????? I can certainly understand the rear spoiler being a good addition but why do you feel you need a front one. I personally think lowering the valance closer to the ground or making a short chin type front spoiler like the one on my Cobra would be better than the Mustang type spoiler that juts so far out from the body. Spoilers like this certainly catch the air, but don't direct it anywhere accept up, kind of like a scoop because of the extreme angle you have where the spoiler mounts to the valance.......................and if you would use this I would put some bracing on the edge because it will bend back at speed.....IMHO
Erick, One last question, could you post/send some pictures of how you attached the parachute to your Maverick. Thanks John
The car feels good going through the traps, I'm just looking to pick up some speed. I know a lot of people that added front spoilers and they picked up a few mph. However, they were flatter and on Mustangs. The Maverick one sticks out and I wouldn't be surprised if it slowed the car down. It could add air to the engine compartment and allow me to get more boost and go faster. I guess I'll just have to test them. Thanks for your help, definitely good stuff to think about.
I think I have some at home. I'll check tonight. It goes through a hole in the license plate area and can be removed and the hole covered with a license plate. The mount under the car is welded to the rear bumber frame and has 2 bars attached at 45 degree angles that are welded to the rear frame.
Erick, Thanks for the reply, I would appreciate any pictures you can find as I am looking to change the mount now on my Maverick. John
Here's one. I don't have any from underneath and the cars at a shop 1.5hrs from here. Hope this pic helps.
Thanks Erick, When you get the car back I'd be interested in seeing a picture of the mounting to the frame when you get a chance. Did you buy the frame to hang the chute from someone or build it yourself? Thanks again, John
you can mount it and make it adjustable with some aluminum adjusting rods for air dams and such for rally cars. brace the bottom and put it on a couple hinges. would make it very easy to test at different angles to see what works best
