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Functional Carbon Front Splitter *Interest Thread*
Hi everyone,
We are contemplating the idea of making a splitter and a diffuser for the 370z. The splitter will be fully functional (to create downforce) and we will try to make it look as good as possible. It will be made of carbon fiber and a foam core. It has proved to be a strong and lightweight way of making carbon parts. We have stood on the diffusers and they have barely any flex. This method has already proved to be strong from the diffusers that our source makes for the FXMD team. We can have custom sizes made. Feedback before we start making them: 1. Would there be any interested in buying these? 2. How much would you be willing to pay for this? 3. Should fiberglass options be made to cut cost? Thanks, Mike |
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i would have to see how it looks (front splitter). i motor my Z only on the streets so it's more of a cosmetics enhancement than function.
personally i like how the Z looks up front in stock form + CF fangs. |
In for Pics, hard to make a choice on something with no visual.
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trust me there will be plenty of interest. But we need a semi visual to give you estimate in what we are looking to pay for it.
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This could be a winner if it is subtle and you build a rear diffuser (functional) that ties in with the front diffusers down force.
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You guys are missing the point. Function over form. It should not be subtle and it will likely not fall into most people's "looks" category.
Function... http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6587557_n.jpg Form... http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/89...t_Splitter.jpg |
any chance to make one that can be taken on and off easily?
I cant do any sorta lip/diffuser with my drive way but would otherwise love one. |
I am certainly interested in this kind of product.
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Interested!
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i like form better =]
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i would be interested
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:iagree: I am with the other as well. Very interested!!!
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As always, the devil is in the details but I'm interested. A fiberglass piece would be my choice.
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I'm interested as long as its functional, but what would be the price?
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You should make a fiberglass version for the show cars and a CF version for the go cars.
You will probably sell twice as many of the fiberglass units. |
id be interested! maybe you guys can come up with a rendering of what it might look like...
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will work on it asap!
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I hope it doesn't look too extreme i.e. extending far in front of the front bumper, but I know functionality might dictate otherwise.
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I'm in for a rear diffuser that fits the nismo. At least a CF cover for the stock one lol. If u build it they will come.. :D
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I'm glad you're doing this. I'm all set for splitter and rear diffuser, as I've gone the 1-off route... wasn't patient enough to wait for someone to create a true functional set... here's some design inspiration for the rear diffuser
http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...b/IMG_6442.jpg http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...b/IMG_6441.jpg http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...b/IMG_6439.jpg FYI - early testing on this diffuser seems to indicate that I'm not picking up much if any downforce. Will do some data-logging on it soon... But without supporting aero, it's not producing much benefit. Just something to think about... I have a functional front splitter as well that is held up by a custom sub-frame and 4 quick release latches + 2 struts. That works pretty well for me and the struts are probably redundant even with the ~5in lip at track speeds. |
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thanks. overkill for street car, but perhaps it can be dialed back a notch and used by the OP as design inspiration if people like it
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Here another idea for diffuser!
Attachment 21132 |
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i LOL'ed at the hugegangeous rear diffuser...
dont show to neon crowd. |
In for pics - I "might" be interested on pricing..
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Interested...
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It will of course 'look smaller' once I have it powder coated in flat black |
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I am also interested, I would prefer the CF piece myself.
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Any word on this?
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Really? I didn't even know there was such a thing. Would I be able to send you a private jet to pick you up and send you to my castle to show me? I have every song ever produced but all in wma format, so I cannot record them on my mp3 player. Please, I will give you 26 gold bars if you do this for me, plus 2 elephants as a thank you. |
Any updates on the aero pieces?
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Mike if you end up wanting to look at the Nismo front and rear I'm local, PM me.
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^thank you sir! we are actually trying to find something we can do that looks good and satisfies the functional side of the puzzle.
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^^ do you have any rendering yet of this diffuser? :) (still in the market for a nice looking front lip).
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I want a rear diffuser... but just for it to look cool. :-P
Some of my favorite pieces... http://www.aj-racing.com/shop/image.php?type=D&id=329 http://www.aj-racing.com/shop/image.php?type=D&id=327 http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...r_diffuser.jpg http://www.j-specperf.ch/images/apr_...n_s2000_06.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/...4823666a_o.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/...2d52e2e5_o.jpg http://www.z33driver.com/images/proj...installed9.jpg http://www.z33driver.com/images/proj...installed7.jpg http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com...niDiffuser.jpg K... I'm done. |
cut it out already! :icon17:
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