Stillen Roof Wing

fairladyZ34 · 05-07-2010, 12:20 PM

i received my Stillen roof wing in the mail yesterday after missing the Fedex guy the first time lol. It just needs to be painted and its good to go!
The fitment seems pretty good its a little hard to tell by the pictures but it seems pretty straight on.
It came with the double side tape already applied and i was ensured that this will keep it on the car even at excessive speeds.
And here are the pics, i took just placed the wing on the window and held it with two little peices of tape.

and the money shot

i used my cell phone to snap the quick pix but you get the idea.

RCZ · 05-07-2010, 01:26 PM

Looks awesome, I'll be ordering one too.

fairladyZ34 · 05-07-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Looks awesome, I'll be ordering one too.

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Looks good fairladyZ34..

thanks bros

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

For a second I thought it was going to be wild and ricey but its very tastefull

thanks man, the stillen rear wing is big and a lil wild but the roof spoiler goes well with the sport spoiler

Trips · 05-07-2010, 01:37 PM

Looks good fairladyZ34..

fullmonty · 05-07-2010, 01:41 PM

For a second I thought it was going to be wild and ricey but its very tastefull

Marco_xyz · 05-07-2010, 02:06 PM

how much are these approximately?

Trips · 05-07-2010, 02:08 PM

$179

ZKindaGuy · 05-07-2010, 04:10 PM

It's position looks like it relocates the air flow deflection force more toward the CG point of the car which in essence would decrease any downward force on the wheels.

One could argue that the downward force would now be to the immediate front of the rear wheels instead of behind the rear wheels at the rear deck lid wing. But because any deflaction force with this wing is now moved more than half the distance toward the CG point of the car it would lessen the amount of downward force being generated over the wheels.

So someone please explain what is it's advantage as the physics resulting from its location seems to suggest a possible disadvantage.

Spec Jay · 05-07-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

It's position looks like it relocates the air flow deflection force more toward the CG point of the car which in essence would decrease any downward force on the wheels.

One could argue that the downward force would now be to the immediate front of the rear wheels instead of behind the rear wheels at the rear deck lid wing. But because any deflaction force with this wing is now moved more than half the distance toward the CG point of the car it would lessen the amount of downward force being generated over the wheels.

So someone please explain what is it's advantage as the physics resulting from its location seems to suggest a possible disadvantage.

one could also argue that the downforce generated is now more evenly distributetd at the 4 corners.

ZKindaGuy · 05-08-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

one could also argue that the downforce generated is now more evenly distributetd at the 4 corners.

What down force??? The closer the down-force is occuring to the C.G. point the force becomes less effective since the force is being exerted near the fulcrum point of the car (C.G.).

At the position the little wing is located at the top of the window that is so near the C.G. point of the 370Z that the force is reduced to practically zero at that wing.

So what force????

zero · 05-09-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

What down force??? The closer the down-force is occuring to the C.G. point the force becomes less effective since the force is being exerted near the fulcrum point of the car (C.G.).

At the position the little wing is located at the top of the window that is so near the C.G. point of the 370Z that the force is reduced to practically zero at that wing.

So what force????

Yep. Actually it looks like it will reduce the down force.

Spec Jay · 05-08-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

one could also argue that the downforce generated is now more evenly distributetd at the 4 corners.

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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy

What down force??? The closer the down-force is occuring to the C.G. point the force becomes less effective since the force is being exerted near the fulcrum point of the car (C.G.).

At the position the little wing is located at the top of the window that is so near the C.G. point of the 370Z that the force is reduced to practically zero at that wing.

So what force????

lol dont get too worked up buddy. the wing is mostly for looks im sure thats what you wanted to hear anyway.

kenchan · 05-07-2010, 04:25 PM

wat do these do?

Jeffblue · 05-07-2010, 04:29 PM

it keeps your roof from flying off

kenchan · 05-07-2010, 04:31 PM

oh... dang, how fast is excessive speeds, op??!!

05-07-2010, 12:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	Stillen Roof Wing i received my Stillen roof wing in the mail yesterday after missing the Fedex guy the first time lol. It just needs to be painted and its good to go! The fitment seems pretty good its a little hard to tell by the pictures but it seems pretty straight on. It came with the double side tape already applied and i was ensured that this will keep it on the car even at excessive speeds. And here are the pics, i took just placed the wing on the window and held it with two little peices of tape. and the money shot i used my cell phone to snap the quick pix but you get the idea. __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 375	It's position looks like it relocates the air flow deflection force more toward the CG point of the car which in essence would decrease any downward force on the wheels. One could argue that the downward force would now be to the immediate front of the rear wheels instead of behind the rear wheels at the rear deck lid wing. But because any deflaction force with this wing is now moved more than half the distance toward the CG point of the car it would lessen the amount of downward force being generated over the wheels. So someone please explain what is it's advantage as the physics resulting from its location seems to suggest a possible disadvantage.

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05-07-2010, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	oh... dang, how fast is excessive speeds, op??!!