SHO Spoilers.... - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

S3CKSHUN · 02-25-2013, 05:24 PM

Ok, we all know that spoilers are essentially worthless on a FWD car. Ford's engineers and design teams have to know this also.... so why would they put a spoiler on the SHO? It's essentially extra drag, granted it wouldn't be much, but why even put one on? I get the cosmetics thing, but then I was thinking about it more. The spoiler that is an option for other trim levels such as my SE was vastly different. Well basically much bigger. So did the spoilers on the gen 3's actually contribute anything from a performance perspective? Or is that sad looking tiny spoiler on the SHO just to make the car easier to distinguish?

Roach · 02-25-2013, 06:06 PM

Spoilers create down-force to keep the rear tires from losing traction. Front, rear, or all wheel drive will benefit from this.

The Gen 3 SLO spoilers were all cosmetic, the SHO however, was actually functional. It's crazy small shape was designed to do so...somehow.

But spoilers are usefull on any car, but only if you're driving extremely aggressive, like on a track. You wouldn't need a spoiler at all if you were always taking corners at 30mph or less.

Wheelie bars, now wheelie bars are useless on FWD/AWD vehicles. Yet somehow even those make it on a Honda Civic.

it'sthatcar · 02-25-2013, 06:41 PM

I think that aside from any marginal performance benefits, the SHO spoilers were different simply for the sake of differentiating between a SLO and a SHO sedan, meaning that because the SHO spoilers were specific only to the SHO, then it was really just for trim differentiation.

major · 02-25-2013, 07:01 PM

The 3rd gen SHO spoiler is both functional and cosmetic. The functional part has been proven in some older post.

Bull Geek · 02-25-2013, 07:06 PM

Apparently you are new to the world of Google.

Yes, Ford spent hundred of thousands of dollars on engineering an odd looking spoiler to be non-functional.

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The SHO was functional.
V8 Spoiler & Aerodynamics - SHOForum
http://www.nesho.com/images/forum/spoiler.jpg

Here:
Gen 3 Sho Spoiler... Does It Really Improve Aerodynamics?

cliffs:To increase stability, plant the rear end of the car and improve air flow over the car.

major · 02-25-2013, 07:12 PM

That's the one I remember.

2001 SES · 02-25-2013, 07:16 PM

I have one of those spoilers I'm selling

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major · 02-25-2013, 07:17 PM

I have two I'm not.

2001 SES · 02-25-2013, 07:52 PM

I just was saving it for someone who said they wanted it

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The White Falcon · 02-25-2013, 07:53 PM

My spoiler isn't worthless. It gets the CHMSL out of the rear window! And it provides a convenient way to lift the decklid!

02-25-2013, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
S3CKSHUN Member Member Number: 41987 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Joliet, IL Chapter: Midwest Drives: 1999 SE 3.0L 24v DOHC Visit: My Garage Posts: 155 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	SHO Spoilers.... Ok, we all know that spoilers are essentially worthless on a FWD car. Ford's engineers and design teams have to know this also.... so why would they put a spoiler on the SHO? It's essentially extra drag, granted it wouldn't be much, but why even put one on? I get the cosmetics thing, but then I was thinking about it more. The spoiler that is an option for other trim levels such as my SE was vastly different. Well basically much bigger. So did the spoilers on the gen 3's actually contribute anything from a performance perspective? Or is that sad looking tiny spoiler on the SHO just to make the car easier to distinguish? __________________ 1999 Ford Taurus SE (3.0L Duratec) 109,000 miles Intake silencer removed Cold Air intake K&N Panel Filter Michelin Defenders Monroe Quickstruts

02-25-2013, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roach Graphic Designer Member Number: 32683 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Concord, NC Chapter: Southeast Drives: 2000 Model SE, Vulcan V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 996 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Spoilers create down-force to keep the rear tires from losing traction. Front, rear, or all wheel drive will benefit from this. The Gen 3 SLO spoilers were all cosmetic, the SHO however, was actually functional. It's crazy small shape was designed to do so...somehow. But spoilers are usefull on any car, but only if you're driving extremely aggressive, like on a track. You wouldn't need a spoiler at all if you were always taking corners at 30mph or less. Wheelie bars, now wheelie bars are useless on FWD/AWD vehicles. Yet somehow even those make it on a Honda Civic. __________________ Facebook \| Desktops "I'm sure there must have been a time You did not consume my mind But I still swear I don't remember" 2000 Taurus SE "Lady Hearse" 1995 Taurus SHO "Organ Donor" 1996 Thunderbird LX "Jade Phoenix"

02-25-2013, 06:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
it'sthatcar Devoted Member Member Number: 49561 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Minnesota Chapter: Northern Drives: 2004 Ford Taurus SEL Comfort Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,252 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 2	I think that aside from any marginal performance benefits, the SHO spoilers were different simply for the sake of differentiating between a SLO and a SHO sedan, meaning that because the SHO spoilers were specific only to the SHO, then it was really just for trim differentiation. __________________ 2004 SEL Comfort ~ Shadow Grey Metallic ~ Mach upgrade with Pioneer speakers in the doors and Kenwood speakers in the rear deck ~ tinted windows ~ amber rear turn signal mod

02-25-2013, 07:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
major Senior Member Member Number: 10385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Tennessee Chapter: Southeast Drives: The 1999 Taurus wagon is back. Visit: My Garage Posts: 841 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 7	The 3rd gen SHO spoiler is both functional and cosmetic. The functional part has been proven in some older post. __________________ http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/memb...436-bigsig.jpg

02-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bull Geek Technical Advisor Member Number: 1771 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Blythewood, SC 29016 Chapter: Southeast Drives: 97 SHO Sedan, 00 SEL Sedan Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,677 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	Apparently you are new to the world of Google. Yes, Ford spent hundred of thousands of dollars on engineering an odd looking spoiler to be non-functional. . The SHO was functional. V8 Spoiler & Aerodynamics - SHOForum http://www.nesho.com/images/forum/spoiler.jpg Here: Gen 3 Sho Spoiler... Does It Really Improve Aerodynamics? cliffs:To increase stability, plant the rear end of the car and improve air flow over the car. __________________ --Nick M. \| Blythewood, SC \| AAP/Atlanta Built Bulls -Silver Frost MC 2000 Ford Taurus SEL \| DOHC/AX4N \| 184K -Toreador Red MC 1997 Ford Taurus SHO \| DOHC/AX4N \| 149K --Wood paneled 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis LS Colony Park wagon \| OHV/AOD \| 180K ish? Sold.... --Driftwood MC 1987 Ford Taurus GL Wagon \| OHV/AXOD \| 254K - now owned by major!! Scrapped... --Sand Beige 1987 Ford Taurus GL \|197K \| OHV/AXOD

02-25-2013, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
major Senior Member Member Number: 10385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Tennessee Chapter: Southeast Drives: The 1999 Taurus wagon is back. Visit: My Garage Posts: 841 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 7	That's the one I remember. __________________ http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/memb...436-bigsig.jpg

02-25-2013, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
2001 SES Senior Member Member Number: 47183 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2007 Crown Victoria P71 Visit: My Garage Posts: 943 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 4	SHO Spoilers.... I have one of those spoilers I'm selling Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Josh 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor 2001 SES Harvest Gold - Sold 1995 SHO Red - Sold The ex-official bad ass bulls of Central New York

02-25-2013, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
major Senior Member Member Number: 10385 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Tennessee Chapter: Southeast Drives: The 1999 Taurus wagon is back. Visit: My Garage Posts: 841 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 7	I have two I'm not. __________________ http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/memb...436-bigsig.jpg

02-25-2013, 07:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
2001 SES Senior Member Member Number: 47183 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Syracuse NY Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2007 Crown Victoria P71 Visit: My Garage Posts: 943 Trader Score: 2 reviews Rep Power: 4	SHO Spoilers.... I just was saving it for someone who said they wanted it Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App __________________ Josh 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor 2001 SES Harvest Gold - Sold 1995 SHO Red - Sold The ex-official bad ass bulls of Central New York

02-25-2013, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
The White Falcon Possibly Crazy Member Number: 51308 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Thatcher, AZ Chapter: West Coast Drives: 2003 SES Deluxe in Spruce Green Metallic. Visit: My Garage Posts: 2,347 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	My spoiler isn't worthless. It gets the CHMSL out of the rear window! And it provides a convenient way to lift the decklid! __________________ Bradley. *Holly*: 2003 Ford Taurus SES Deluxe, built in Chicago on 11/08/2002. Duratec 24V DOHC, with Luxury and Convenience Package, moonroof, and CD changer. Mods: JBL/Mach hybrid paired with Pioneer speakers and a JBL custom subwoofer, woodgrain window switches with a Sable Platinum shifter surround, Taurus SHO floormats.

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