What are the "fin" type things that go on the bumper?

babbagandu · 04-09-2012, 09:58 PM

Hey I am looking for something I used to see a lot on the 350z but I don't know what they are called.

What I'm talking about is the carbon fiber pieces that kinda look like fins, and they are attached on the sides of the front bumper. Does anyone know what I am talking about?

m4a1mustang · 04-09-2012, 09:59 PM

Canards?

gomer_110 · 04-09-2012, 09:59 PM

They're called canards.

babbagandu · 04-09-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Canards?

Yup, those are exactly what I was describing. Thanks

babbagandu · 04-09-2012, 10:19 PM

Why can I not find many threads about these? Are they considered to be RICE? I guess it doesn't matter because I can't find any made for the Nismo bumper. But I thought they looked pretty cool

frost · 04-09-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babbagandu

Why can I not find many threads about these? Are they considered to be RICE? I guess it doesn't matter because I can't find any made for the Nismo bumper. But I thought they looked pretty cool

A bumper canard has a legitimate benefit in that it provides downforce in the front for actual race cars. Very few people here drive actual race cars, or get up to speeds (on a racetrack of course) where this would have a real benefit.

KaienZ34 · 04-09-2012, 11:43 PM

Canard or duck in french.

Japanjay · 04-10-2012, 12:21 AM

I know the Z at around 150mph, she starts to float in stock sport trim so these would be nice.

TongMan · 04-10-2012, 04:02 PM

Most street cars put them on for show.

Cmike2780 · 04-10-2012, 04:14 PM

Stillen makes them:
STILLEN : STILLEN 370Z Front Splitter & Canards

kenchan · 04-10-2012, 04:33 PM

Fire has them.

TopElement · 04-13-2012, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Stillen makes them:
STILLEN : STILLEN 370Z Front Splitter & Canards

For the Nismo? I haven't seen those.

DCNISMO · 04-13-2012, 08:21 AM

Go look at DTM race cars....those things are really all canarded up...front and rear fenders. Unlike our NASCRAP "stock" cars, they (DTM) really do use the actual car shell or body for race cars..so they needs lots of aero effects.

Cmike2780 · 04-13-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TopElement

For the Nismo? I haven't seen those.

Not sure if those will fit the Nismo bumper. I spotted this on the Performance Motorsports facebook page.

DCNISMO · 04-13-2012, 09:18 AM

Yuck!! But those lower holes in the bumper might make good openings for the Stillen brake ducts.

04-09-2012, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	What are the "fin" type things that go on the bumper? Hey I am looking for something I used to see a lot on the 350z but I don't know what they are called. What I'm talking about is the carbon fiber pieces that kinda look like fins, and they are attached on the sides of the front bumper. Does anyone know what I am talking about?

04-09-2012, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Canards? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	They're called canards. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

04-09-2012, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Canard or duck in french. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

04-10-2012, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Stillen makes them: STILLEN : STILLEN 370Z Front Splitter & Canards __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

04-09-2012, 10:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Why can I not find many threads about these? Are they considered to be RICE? I guess it doesn't matter because I can't find any made for the Nismo bumper. But I thought they looked pretty cool

04-10-2012, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 14	I know the Z at around 150mph, she starts to float in stock sport trim so these would be nice.

04-10-2012, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Most street cars put them on for show.

04-10-2012, 04:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Fire has them.

04-13-2012, 08:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Go look at DTM race cars....those things are really all canarded up...front and rear fenders. Unlike our NASCRAP "stock" cars, they (DTM) really do use the actual car shell or body for race cars..so they needs lots of aero effects.

04-13-2012, 09:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Yuck!! But those lower holes in the bumper might make good openings for the Stillen brake ducts.

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