Body kits for performance gains.

Arrvaxx · 07-23-2013, 02:38 PM

Are there any body kits (rear wings aside) that provide known performance benefits (or negatives)? When thinking of performance I am thinking downforce or heat management I guess.

An example I was thinking of might be fronts that have side vents that actually help brake heat. I was also thinking of fronts that have massive openings vs small...does it affect anything of importance?

Thanks.

cooltoy · 07-23-2013, 02:39 PM

Amuse and Nismo were wind tunnel tested.

DEpointfive0 · 07-23-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Amuse and Nismo were wind tunnel tested.

Amuse? You sure?

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 02:47 PM

I would think that the Nismo is the only one with any actual testing. Wind tunnel time is seriously expensive. Manufacturers can afford it easily. Aftermarket companies not so much.

Arrvaxx · 07-23-2013, 02:51 PM

I keep reading posts that say Amuse was tunnel tested but can't find anything online to back that up. I guess..what kits do you guys see in races?

Chuck33079 · 07-23-2013, 02:53 PM

At the end of the day, it won't make any difference to anyone who's not racing for a living. It may gain you a few tenths around the track against the competition when you're already a top-level driver. For those of us who aren't, we'll never know the difference. Buy what looks coolest to you.

Arrvaxx · 07-23-2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

At the end of the day, it won't make any difference to anyone who's not racing for a living. It may gain you a few tenths around the track against the competition when you're already a top-level driver. For those of us who aren't, we'll never know the difference. Buy what looks coolest to you.

Good advice. I wasn't sure if there were any kits known to be superior enough to stand out or so poorly designed putting them on increases oil temp by 40 degrees!

Sounds like the answer is no to both.

1st · 07-23-2013, 03:09 PM

If it isn’t a Nismo factory kit the only thing your gaining in my book is a bad rep/rap. Body kits=Rice!

Liquid_G · 07-29-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

If it isn’t a Nismo factory kit the only thing your gaining in my book is a bad rep/rap. Body kits=Rice!

Says the guy with the Fast n Furious quote in his sig... ok dude.

1st · 07-29-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

Says the guy with the Fast n Furious quote in his sig... ok dude.

I think this might have to be my new sig.

Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines.

Enzo Ferrari

Is that better pal.

Ni55anPat · 07-29-2013, 11:34 PM

Arrvaxx · 07-23-2013, 02:55 PM

Cool. A BRILLIANT VIEW INTO AERODYNAMICS - Speedhunters

theDreamer · 07-23-2013, 02:55 PM

You can thank me for the wind tunnel. It is referenced to an old speed hunters article that stated the kit was wind tunnel tested before being finished.
Speedhunters: Powerhouse Amuse 370z Feature

Arrvaxx · 07-23-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

You can thank me for the wind tunnel. It is referenced to an old speed hunters article that stated the kit was wind tunnel tested before being finished.
Speedhunters: Powerhouse Amuse 370z Feature

I saw that however... "Sorry, the page you requested was not found. Please try our archives below."

theDreamer · 07-23-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrvaxx

I saw that however... "Sorry, the page you requested was not found. Please try our archives below."

The quote I have is from the article, but I can tell you for a fact it is not from anyone specific saying it.
So how or where speedhunters got that info I am unsure of, I never did much digging to prove it was true just took it with a grain of salt that there was "some" testing done.

07-23-2013, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Body kits for performance gains. Are there any body kits (rear wings aside) that provide known performance benefits (or negatives)? When thinking of performance I am thinking downforce or heat management I guess. An example I was thinking of might be fronts that have side vents that actually help brake heat. I was also thinking of fronts that have massive openings vs small...does it affect anything of importance? Thanks. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I would think that the Nismo is the only one with any actual testing. Wind tunnel time is seriously expensive. Manufacturers can afford it easily. Aftermarket companies not so much. Dzel and 1st like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	I keep reading posts that say Amuse was tunnel tested but can't find anything online to back that up. I guess..what kits do you guys see in races? __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-23-2013, 02:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	At the end of the day, it won't make any difference to anyone who's not racing for a living. It may gain you a few tenths around the track against the competition when you're already a top-level driver. For those of us who aren't, we'll never know the difference. Buy what looks coolest to you. Trips likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-23-2013, 02:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Cool. A BRILLIANT VIEW INTO AERODYNAMICS - Speedhunters __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,985 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Amuse and Nismo were wind tunnel tested.

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	If it isn’t a Nismo factory kit the only thing your gaining in my book is a bad rep/rap. Body kits=Rice!

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	You can thank me for the wind tunnel. It is referenced to an old speed hunters article that stated the kit was wind tunnel tested before being finished. Speedhunters: Powerhouse Amuse 370z Feature __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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