Gallardo Spoilers

[Creditcrunch]

Can someone confirm whether the standard Gallardo has a spoiler that rises upon a certain speed. Looking at the car, I have always thought that the Gallardo did not have a spoiler nor have I seen any pics of a Gallardo with this apparent raised spoiler. However, people have told me that the Gallardo does indeed have such a spoiler.

I am not talking about the Superleggera type spoiler but one that is apparently inbuilt and sits flush at the rear normally.

On a side note, does anyone know how much a Superlegerra spoiler would cost to retro fit onto a standard gallardo. I just think the spoiler on the Superleggera finishes the rear from a side profile the way it should i.e going upwards and not downwards

Edited by Creditcrunch on Friday 31st October 14:28

[Ashley1111]

Strange that you ask that because we just got one into stock yesterday and its the first time Ive had a real go in one. I noticed that yes there is a rear spoiler between the rear lamps on two struts giving it the apperance that it would raise up like say a Porsche Carrera GT etc, but it doesn't. I admit to looking for a button for ages to raise it and only realised when I popped the bonnet and the spoiler went up with it....

Hope that answers your question?

Picture too:

Edited by Ashley1111 on Friday 31st October 14:47

[Jules360]

The spoiler comes up at about 50mph. It pivots from the front, so only the rear edge raises. there is no button.

[isuk]

The whole spoiler lifts Jules to provide a mini wing. It raises above 75mph from memory.

[Tommy Jay]

I believe it goes up. I had never noticed, nor looked before but recently I got a new view of my car whilst out on a bright clear day. A nice policeman showed me an interesting video of mine passing him with what appeared like a raised spoiler. Can't be sure of what speed it rises at , but when well advanced in 3 figures it looked up.

Edited by Tommy Jay on Friday 31st October 19:51

[Jules360]

isuk said:

The whole spoiler lifts Jules to provide a mini wing. It raises above 75mph from memory.

Yup, you are correct, 75mph.. tested tonight (obviously on a track) .. i can only see what happens from the rear view mirrow, so assumed it was just the back bit. I stand corrected.

[Mr_C]

Tommy Jay said:

I believe it goes up. I had never noticed, nor looked before but recently I got a new view of my car whilst out on a bright clear day. A nice policeman showed me an interesting video of mine passing him with what appeared like a raised spoiler. Can't be sure of what speed it rises at , but when well advanced in 3 figures it looked up.

Edited by Tommy Jay on Friday 31st October 19:51

Nice 1st post!

Welcome

[steve06]

Interesting after market wing I saw over in Spain... it didn't look right at all