Close ratio gears?

RCZ · 01-22-2009, 11:39 AM

Man, the past few days have been so rough for these forums...

Black kNight · 01-28-2009, 07:01 AM

but how can we make the 370z aerodynamic better ???
is there any way

Lug · 01-28-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Black kNight

but how can we make the 370z aerodynamic better ???
is there any way

With sport package it has a .29 drag coefficient. That is excellent.

Crash · 01-28-2009, 04:58 PM

^^^ Lamborghini diablo has a .19 drg.c and the C5 Corvette has a .21 drg.c. I don't think .29 is that great, IMO. But to reduce drag, you can do quite a bit. First off, a belly cover is a good idea. Most expensive high performance cars have them because they reduce the air bubble under the car preventing lift. Next, you need lower rolling resistance tires... (This only reduces drag and it's not good to go fast without grip, so I don't recommend this). You'll need a good front aero kit. Not every body package removes drag... Some add drag. So you need to pick wisely. Next, fold in your side mirrors (or remove them) and remove your wind shield wiper.

At speeds of 120+Mph, you don't need them anyway. Then you'll need to lower the car as much as possible. Stiffer suspension would be required to handle the down force. You'll need to shave your door handles and anything sticking out of the car in any way shape or form, you'll need to remove.

All that should get you down to .27 or .26 Drg.c LOL!

Lug · 01-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

^^^ Lamborghini diablo has a .19 drg.c and the C5 Corvette has a .21 drg.c. I don't think .29 is that great, IMO. But to reduce drag, you can do quite a bit. First off, a belly cover is a good idea. Most expensive high performance cars have them because they reduce the air bubble under the car preventing lift. Next, you need lower rolling resistance tires... (This only reduces drag and it's not good to go fast without grip, so I don't recommend this). You'll need a good front aero kit. Not every body package removes drag... Some add drag. So you need to pick wisely. Next, fold in your side mirrors (or remove them) and remove your wind shield wiper.

At speeds of 120+Mph, you don't need them anyway. Then you'll need to lower the car as much as possible. Stiffer suspension would be required to handle the down force. You'll need to shave your door handles and anything sticking out of the car in any way shape or form, you'll need to remove.

All that should get you down to .27 or .26 Drg.c LOL!

A C5 vette has a .29 drag coefficient in stock form. A C6 is .28.

Crash · 01-28-2009, 05:27 PM

LOL! You're right. I wonder where I got .21...

Hrmmm...

Lug · 01-30-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

LOL! You're right. I wonder where I got .21...

Hrmmm...

I'm guessing a bullet?

Crash · 01-30-2009, 11:57 AM

Never heard of a .21. .22 maybe...

I did all sorts of research on drag coefficients when I was researching a donor for an electric car project, and for some reason, I remember seeing the vette as .21. But I wiki'd it and it IS .28

I hope my memory isn't going...

Lug · 01-30-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I hope my memory isn't going...

I hear it's the 2nd thing to go, but I've forgotten who told me this.

Crash · 01-30-2009, 03:44 PM

^^^ LOL! I'm 25... I BETTER not be losing my memory yet!

01-28-2009, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ Lamborghini diablo has a .19 drg.c and the C5 Corvette has a .21 drg.c. I don't think .29 is that great, IMO. But to reduce drag, you can do quite a bit. First off, a belly cover is a good idea. Most expensive high performance cars have them because they reduce the air bubble under the car preventing lift. Next, you need lower rolling resistance tires... (This only reduces drag and it's not good to go fast without grip, so I don't recommend this). You'll need a good front aero kit. Not every body package removes drag... Some add drag. So you need to pick wisely. Next, fold in your side mirrors (or remove them) and remove your wind shield wiper. At speeds of 120+Mph, you don't need them anyway. Then you'll need to lower the car as much as possible. Stiffer suspension would be required to handle the down force. You'll need to shave your door handles and anything sticking out of the car in any way shape or form, you'll need to remove. All that should get you down to .27 or .26 Drg.c LOL! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-28-2009, 05:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	LOL! You're right. I wonder where I got .21... Hrmmm... __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-30-2009, 11:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Never heard of a .21. .22 maybe... I did all sorts of research on drag coefficients when I was researching a donor for an electric car project, and for some reason, I remember seeing the vette as .21. But I wiki'd it and it IS .28 I hope my memory isn't going... __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-30-2009, 03:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	^^^ LOL! I'm 25... I BETTER not be losing my memory yet! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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