Well... I think this is VERY interesting!! In this picture you can see the air deflector bolted to the front sway bar on the new Z Nismo. This may be
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12-19-2023, 01:27 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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370 Mod? Sway Bar Air Deflector for Brakes on New Z Nismo
Well... I think this is VERY interesting!!
In this picture you can see the air deflector bolted to the front sway bar on the new Z Nismo. This may be a good modification for the track focused 370 to get a little more air into the wheel / brakes. If Nissan's pricing/availability it too much/too long, I'm sure one could be drawn up and 3D printed. Next time I'm under my car, I'm going to have a look and visualize how effective it could be. What are your thoughts? |
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Not a new thing, various track guys have been buying 911 GT3 air guide/deflector for various cars. But it'll be great if Nismo makes this in a OE fitment for Z34.
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That looks like a nice cheap and easy mod. I remember we had similar on the z06 that were to be installed for hpde days. I think those mounted on the suspension arm but I can’t remember exactly how they worked.
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Looking at it logically I only see it MAYBE shooting air up at the inside of the wheel arch which most are trying to eliminate as it creates body lift or disturbing (slowing) the air very little allowing a "breath" toward the brakes. No way it's "magically" deflecting air right at the brakes like a legitimate ducting kit.
I call out a cheap marketing ploy to say the Nismo option has brake coolers.
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There is a possibilty that this is not meant to direct air, rather pull air away.
Can't really tell from this picture, but I can see that happening, if a negative pressure is built up behind and inboard of that bracket. Since there is a positive flow from ram air from front of car and even engine bay. Just an observation. Having said that, if this is an air "director/deflector", I would say some sort of ducting towards the brake would make this more efficient. zz
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https://www.z1motorsports.com/front-...e-p-50978.html
Here's the part. Sadly, horrendously expensive. Such a shame. While I didn't think it's be as cheap as GT3 guides (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/99734148392/) I was hoping for sub $100 each.
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save the cash, put it towards real rotors and ducting
$500+ for the pair is insane
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