Spoiler delete

Baronsmokes · 06-11-2018, 11:42 PM

Why do the roadsters not have a factory spoiler like coups?

tranzloop · 06-19-2018, 10:28 AM

No idea. You'd have to ask someone on the design team; it is odd but then designers often are ;-). I have a tiny little lip spoiler on mine and it makes a massive difference to the look. That said, I do like the Spolier Solutions tail, but here in the UK the 370Z it too rare for aftermarket stuff like that. Boo, hoo

SouthArk370Z · 06-19-2018, 11:35 AM

My guess: Convertibles are for cruising. Most verts aren't driven fast enough to really need a spoiler.

My guess #2: The general public doesn't like the way a spoiler looks on a vert with the top down.

*J*ap***V*et* · 06-19-2018, 11:43 AM

Has to be from an areodynamic standpoint. The one thing I've always found odd was that I prefered the 350z roadster to the 350 coupe, but with the 370 it's the opposite. I think the roadster wouldn't look bad with a spoiler. Maybe a low slung style to help accentuate some of the 370 thickness or width.

gsx95 · 06-19-2018, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzloop

No idea. You'd have to ask someone on the design team; it is odd but then designers often are ;-). I have a tiny little lip spoiler on mine and it makes a massive difference to the look. That said, I do like the Spolier Solutions tail, but here in the UK the 370Z it too rare for aftermarket stuff like that. Boo, hoo

Do you have a picture? I had a spoiler like that on my Miata and loved it!

V8Nissan · 06-20-2018, 12:38 AM

I HATED the bubble butt look without spoiler on my Roadster. Found a spoiler on ebay for 285 that came painted. Matched perfectly and installed myself. Love the way it looks now

tranzloop · 06-20-2018, 05:13 AM

Nope but I'll take one and post it later.

bunk · 06-20-2018, 10:05 AM

I was thinking about how the roadster needed a spoiler when I was in the market for one. But now that I have one, Im falling more and more in love with the "bare @ss" look. But *J*ap***V*et* brings up a great point that I didnt really think about, how the spoiler would affect aerodynamics. I suppose that with the top down, the wind turbulence caused by the open cabin would negate the effects of a spoiler, unless your wing came off of a Boeing 747

tranzloop · 06-21-2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tranzloop

Nope but I'll take one and post it later.

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gsx95 · 06-21-2018, 06:49 AM

Can I ask where you got that? I had that on my Miata and loved the look, but have been unable to find it for the Z! And it looks great!

tranzloop · 06-21-2018, 07:40 AM

From a UK supplier but I brought one pre-painted for my old 350Z Roadster from Thailand off eBay. Arrived in three days.

gsx95 · 06-21-2018, 01:05 PM

Great, thanks! Just found it on ebay.

06-11-2018, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baronsmokes Premium Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Bismarck Posts: 1,078 Drives: 2016 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 477008	Spoiler delete Why do the roadsters not have a factory spoiler like coups?

06-19-2018, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	My guess: Convertibles are for cruising. Most verts aren't driven fast enough to really need a spoiler. My guess #2: The general public doesn't like the way a spoiler looks on a vert with the top down. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-19-2018, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
tranzloop Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 18 Drives: 370Z Roadster (2011) Rep Power: 7	No idea. You'd have to ask someone on the design team; it is odd but then designers often are ;-). I have a tiny little lip spoiler on mine and it makes a massive difference to the look. That said, I do like the Spolier Solutions tail, but here in the UK the 370Z it too rare for aftermarket stuff like that. Boo, hoo

06-19-2018, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115133	Has to be from an areodynamic standpoint. The one thing I've always found odd was that I prefered the 350z roadster to the 350 coupe, but with the 370 it's the opposite. I think the roadster wouldn't look bad with a spoiler. Maybe a low slung style to help accentuate some of the 370 thickness or width.

06-20-2018, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
V8Nissan Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 13 Drives: 14 370z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 8	I HATED the bubble butt look without spoiler on my Roadster. Found a spoiler on ebay for 285 that came painted. Matched perfectly and installed myself. Love the way it looks now

06-20-2018, 05:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
tranzloop Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 18 Drives: 370Z Roadster (2011) Rep Power: 7	Nope but I'll take one and post it later.

06-20-2018, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	I was thinking about how the roadster needed a spoiler when I was in the market for one. But now that I have one, Im falling more and more in love with the "bare @ss" look. But Jap**Vet* brings up a great point that I didnt really think about, how the spoiler would affect aerodynamics. I suppose that with the top down, the wind turbulence caused by the open cabin would negate the effects of a spoiler, unless your wing came off of a Boeing 747

06-21-2018, 06:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
gsx95 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 69 Drives: 2017 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 8	Can I ask where you got that? I had that on my Miata and loved the look, but have been unable to find it for the Z! And it looks great!

06-21-2018, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
gsx95 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Posts: 69 Drives: 2017 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 8	Great, thanks! Just found it on ebay.