Carlsson rear spoiler - your thoughts.

jfb1977 · 08-22-2008

Afternoon all,

I'm thinking about getting this Carlsson rear boot lid spoiler for my 350.

I love the lines of the SLK, but the back for me is just a little....(and bear in mind I bought one so don't shoot me down)..well....a little girly!

I like the standard AMG lip spoiler, but it's a bit plain.

Then I stumbled across this Carlsson one. I really like it...but it aint cheap!

£269 + VAT - not painted, not fitted (not sure how it fits).

What do we all think....?

N4PWJ · 08-22-2008

i would go for it, its different to the norm of the AMG version, and still classy.

jfb1977 · 08-22-2008

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

i would go for it, its different to the norm of the AMG version, and still classy.

See that's what I thought, it's a little more agressive than the AMG one but I think it still looks pretty classy and not too boy racerish.

Problem is that with primer, 2 coats of paint, clearcoat, fitting and VAT it's coming in at about £500!!

That's a lot of dosh for a small non-performance enhanching mod.

No doubt I'll do it anyway!

**SLKCop** · 08-22-2008

I like that for the R171. I don't like the R171's rear end. I prefer my R170, but with that spoiler, the R171 catches my positive attention a little more.

mazeka · 08-22-2008

Wish if came in carbon fiber

**etyu** · 08-22-2008

May be cheaper if it's the AMG? check eurotek sports for the CF rear deckspoiler (as posted by AddictedtoSpeed, IIRC).

**got_power55** · 08-22-2008

have one on my car, plus there side skirts and front spoiler along with there pedal kit. I personally feel carlsson brings some of the best non performance after market mods to the table but unfortunatley there not cheap as you know. I will tell you that after twice having the ends of the spoiler coming loose on me (factor in that I have a stiffer suspension than stock plus 19inch rims with lower profile tires and having to drive on some crappy roads daily) I elected to have the spoiler bolted to the trunk and glued.Know problems with the ends coming loose anymore. I totally love the look so I would never worry about what if....I wanted to put back the stock spoiler, not happen.

**-1-** · 08-22-2008

Not bad, but I prefer the more subtle AMG style R171 spoiler.

**UK-C200** · 08-22-2008

Looks nice, and I've been debating adding a spoiler to my 350. Unfortunately I had a close encounter with a piece of tire on the way home from Hilton Head, and cracked the lower lip of the front lower air dam, so getting that sorted is now going to be the priority...

**etyu** · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by UK-C200

Looks nice, and I've been debating adding a spoiler to my 350. Unfortunately I had a close encounter with a piece of tire on the way home from Hilton Head, and cracked the lower lip of the front lower air dam, so getting that sorted is now going to be the priority...

Sorry to hear about the damage to the front air dam (hope the damage to the bumper cover is small).

**UK-C200** · 08-23-2008

It's not bad (or at least it doesn't look it to me - I'll take some pic's and get y'alls advice later) - but it's about the only "defect" on the car, and I can't help but notice it! Typical crap - Interstate, 70mph, traffic, and no were to go to avoid it.

Hoping I can get it repaired as opposed to having to replace the cover, but I've never had good experiences with "fixing" bumper covers...

**etyu** · 08-23-2008

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Originally Posted by UK-C200

It's not bad (or at least it doesn't look it to me - I'll take some pic's and get y'alls advice later) - but it's about the only "defect" on the car, and I can't help but notice it! Typical crap - Interstate, 70mph, traffic, and no were to go to avoid it.

Hoping I can get it repaired as opposed to having to replace the cover, but I've never had good experiences with "fixing" bumper covers...

IIRC, most good body shops can repair and recondition the bumper covers quite well.

**alroumi** · 08-23-2008

i always liked carlssons designs and if i didnt have an amg, id go for either the brabus, carlsson or kleemann exterior kits. Carlsson being the most aggressive kit on the market.

**Ynot** · 08-23-2008

Wallace has it on his car, it looks quite nice, you can search for some pics.

cyberdrakon · 08-24-2008

if you are just looking for Stock AMG style spoiler in carbon fiber, check Ebay. They've got one about the same quality as other Euroteck pieces (which is actually pretty good).

I have no affiliation with the seller and can't vouch for him, but i've heard good things. I wanted to get one of these made in the USA, and my COST was almost twice the amount...

Otsego · 08-25-2008

does this spoiler give me more downforce as what it says in it brochure?

**etyu** · 08-25-2008

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Originally Posted by Otsego

does this spoiler give me more downforce as what it says in it brochure?

Mainly looks, downforce only when you're going more than 125 mph (maybe). Comments from our aeronautical engineers appreciated.

cyberdrakon · 08-25-2008

when it comes to small lip spoilers like this, the main purpose is to reduce drag rather than to produce down force. I believe the effect begins happening around 60 mph where drag just starts to become noticeable. The lip creates a very small vortex allowing air to quickly fill the vacuum behind the car as your car pushes through the air (same way a vortex in a tub/toilet makes water drain faster).

(not an aeronautical engineer but spent lots and lots of time studying windtunnel pictures).

Otsego · 08-26-2008

wow, thanks for the info Cyberdrakon!

raceonusa · 09-03-2008

looks nice, are

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jfb1977 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Surrey Vehicle: Black with black 2005 SLK350. Roof module, chrome door pins, AMG bonnet vents, R170 antenna. Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Carlsson rear spoiler - your thoughts. Afternoon all, I'm thinking about getting this Carlsson rear boot lid spoiler for my 350. I love the lines of the SLK, but the back for me is just a little....(and bear in mind I bought one so don't shoot me down)..well....a little girly! I like the standard AMG lip spoiler, but it's a bit plain. Then I stumbled across this Carlsson one. I really like it...but it aint cheap! £269 + VAT - not painted, not fitted (not sure how it fits). What do we all think....?

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	May be cheaper if it's the AMG? check eurotek sports for the CF rear deckspoiler (as posted by AddictedtoSpeed, IIRC). __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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got_power55 SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Vehicle: 2005 slk55 amg Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	have one on my car, plus there side skirts and front spoiler along with there pedal kit. I personally feel carlsson brings some of the best non performance after market mods to the table but unfortunatley there not cheap as you know. I will tell you that after twice having the ends of the spoiler coming loose on me (factor in that I have a stiffer suspension than stock plus 19inch rims with lower profile tires and having to drive on some crappy roads daily) I elected to have the spoiler bolted to the trunk and glued.Know problems with the ends coming loose anymore. I totally love the look so I would never worry about what if....I wanted to put back the stock spoiler, not happen. __________________ Fast Ken To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Not bad, but I prefer the more subtle AMG style R171 spoiler. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	i would go for it, its different to the norm of the AMG version, and still classy.

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mazeka Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Studio City Vehicle: 09 SLk55 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Wish if came in carbon fiber

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UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 578 Country: Thanks: 38 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	Looks nice, and I've been debating adding a spoiler to my 350. Unfortunately I had a close encounter with a piece of tire on the way home from Hilton Head, and cracked the lower lip of the front lower air dam, so getting that sorted is now going to be the priority...

08-23-2008	#11 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 578 Country: Thanks: 38 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	It's not bad (or at least it doesn't look it to me - I'll take some pic's and get y'alls advice later) - but it's about the only "defect" on the car, and I can't help but notice it! Typical crap - Interstate, 70mph, traffic, and no were to go to avoid it. Hoping I can get it repaired as opposed to having to replace the cover, but I've never had good experiences with "fixing" bumper covers...

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	i always liked carlssons designs and if i didnt have an amg, id go for either the brabus, carlsson or kleemann exterior kits. Carlsson being the most aggressive kit on the market. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Wallace has it on his car, it looks quite nice, you can search for some pics. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	if you are just looking for Stock AMG style spoiler in carbon fiber, check Ebay. They've got one about the same quality as other Euroteck pieces (which is actually pretty good). I have no affiliation with the seller and can't vouch for him, but i've heard good things. I wanted to get one of these made in the USA, and my COST was almost twice the amount...

08-25-2008	#16 (permalink)
Otsego Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Singapore Vehicle: Carlsson SLKRS Other Toys: CLS350, YAMAHA R1, SUBARU LEGACY 2.5GT(sold) Posts: 111 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	does this spoiler give me more downforce as what it says in it brochure?

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	when it comes to small lip spoilers like this, the main purpose is to reduce drag rather than to produce down force. I believe the effect begins happening around 60 mph where drag just starts to become noticeable. The lip creates a very small vortex allowing air to quickly fill the vacuum behind the car as your car pushes through the air (same way a vortex in a tub/toilet makes water drain faster). (not an aeronautical engineer but spent lots and lots of time studying windtunnel pictures).

08-26-2008	#19 (permalink)
Otsego Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Singapore Vehicle: Carlsson SLKRS Other Toys: CLS350, YAMAHA R1, SUBARU LEGACY 2.5GT(sold) Posts: 111 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	wow, thanks for the info Cyberdrakon!

09-03-2008	#20 (permalink)
raceonusa SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	looks nice, are