Front aero deflector on Aust model

rudi · 01-07-2010, 04:11 PM

Do any of you in Australia have these?

joe370z · 01-07-2010, 05:04 PM

I don't have them on mine I gotta feeling it's only on overseas models

evse82 · 01-07-2010, 05:12 PM

Nah we don't have them and I suspect that's why we have a coefficient of drag of .30 as opposed to .29 in the States.... yes it's small, but I want my .01 gone!!

370er · 01-08-2010, 05:03 AM

I also noticed we don't have these. Why would they not put them on the aussie model?

rudi · 01-08-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 370er

I also noticed we don't have these. Why would they not put them on the aussie model?

Could it be possible that these need to be fitted at the dealer and they have simply forgotten to put them on? I noticed at a dealer near me that their 370 in the showroom doesn't even have the chin diffuser or the cover that covers the tow hook in the grill. I wouldn't discount this as a possibility. Look how many Nismo's were delivered with their spring restraints or whatever there called still fitted.

Mr Ed · 01-09-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rudi

Could it be possible that these need to be fitted at the dealer and they have simply forgotten to put them on?

The front black bit is fitted before delivery by the dealer.

When I bought my red Z from Village Motors they got it from Metro Nissan. So we went there to check it out. It was wrapped it up in the boot.

rudi · 01-09-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

The front black bit is fitted before delivery by the dealer.

When I bought my red Z from Village Motors they got it from Metro Nissan. So we went there to check it out. It was wrapped it up in the boot.

Are you talking about the front chin spoiler or the deflectors in front of the wheels?

Mr Ed · 01-10-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rudi

Are you talking about the front chin spoiler or the deflectors in front of the wheels?

chin spoiler.

didnt get no deflectors, just like other Aussie Z owners.

it might be in the 2010 Z and then you can buy it as a spare part.

when i was washing the car, I looked where the deflectors would be and there are some bolts.

evse82 · 01-10-2010, 03:08 PM

I think the deflectors might have a pretty big negative effect on ground clearence in the front. Looks like they may actually hit the ground before the chin spoiler does, and I've scraped the chin quite a few times going in and out of driveways.

Does anyone know if they are made of rubber/plastic like the chin spoiler? Being so soft it actually works great as an indicator of how steep a driveway is, and actually works great in protecting the front bar from scrapes... plus it doesn't get damaged when you do scrape.....

SigPapa226 · 01-10-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

Do any of you in Australia have these?

Those spoilers in front of the wheels came as stock items on my 2010 Roadster.

Ellz · 01-12-2010, 05:46 PM

I have one on mine. As does Aus370z. Think it just depends on the dealer.

evse82 · 01-12-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellz

I have one on mine. As does Aus370z. Think it just depends on the dealer.

Are you talkiong about the chin spoiler or the wind deflectors in front of the front wheels?

The chin spoiler is standard on all Australian cars but the deflectors are not available as far as I know.

Colesy · 01-12-2010, 07:58 PM

No wind deflectors on mine thankfully because of the clearance issues, I even had to remove the chin spoiler as it was scraping badly when reversing out of the garage.

Ellz · 01-13-2010, 03:12 PM

Oh sorry,
Next time I will look at the picture a little better.
No i don't have that thing. Looks kind aout of place.

gumpy · 01-14-2010, 10:14 PM

does the chin defuser do anything? it's getting caught on random stuff, esp the cement blocks the parking areas sometime have to stop you going too far forward.

01-12-2010, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ellz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 103 Drives: 370z 6MT Black Rep Power: 16	I have one on mine. As does Aus370z. Think it just depends on the dealer. __________________ Stillen G3 CAI \| 19" Volk GTC's \| F.I Exhaust & Hi flow cats \| Rubber Ducky

01-13-2010, 03:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ellz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 103 Drives: 370z 6MT Black Rep Power: 16	Oh sorry, Next time I will look at the picture a little better. No i don't have that thing. Looks kind aout of place. __________________ Stillen G3 CAI \| 19" Volk GTC's \| F.I Exhaust & Hi flow cats \| Rubber Ducky

01-07-2010, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
joe370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 38 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	I don't have them on mine I gotta feeling it's only on overseas models

01-07-2010, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
evse82 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 609 Drives: Black 370z MT Rep Power: 17	Nah we don't have them and I suspect that's why we have a coefficient of drag of .30 as opposed to .29 in the States.... yes it's small, but I want my .01 gone!!

01-08-2010, 05:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
370er Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia, VIC Posts: 231 Drives: Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	I also noticed we don't have these. Why would they not put them on the aussie model?

01-10-2010, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
evse82 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 609 Drives: Black 370z MT Rep Power: 17	I think the deflectors might have a pretty big negative effect on ground clearence in the front. Looks like they may actually hit the ground before the chin spoiler does, and I've scraped the chin quite a few times going in and out of driveways. Does anyone know if they are made of rubber/plastic like the chin spoiler? Being so soft it actually works great as an indicator of how steep a driveway is, and actually works great in protecting the front bar from scrapes... plus it doesn't get damaged when you do scrape.....

01-12-2010, 07:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Colesy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 45 Drives: Red 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 15	No wind deflectors on mine thankfully because of the clearance issues, I even had to remove the chin spoiler as it was scraping badly when reversing out of the garage.

01-14-2010, 10:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 15	does the chin defuser do anything? it's getting caught on random stuff, esp the cement blocks the parking areas sometime have to stop you going too far forward.