Most areo dynamic body kit

SpaZe

to me function follows form, Ive got a 09 370 touring (not sport) that is my project car while im in school. The end game for the car is to be the ultimate sport touring car - quick enough to have some fun at a time attack, and nice enough on the inside to not hate it everday

AntiVenom

if what you want is a great sports touring car (assuming you mean something that drives great but is comfortable to ride in on a daily basis or over long distances) you already own that. if you are looking to do some time attack. add a bigger oil cooler, grippier tires, better brake pads, thicker sway bars, and get on a track. you don't need a body kit to achieve either one.

now if you are going for a certain look and want to also be able to tell folks that it isn't just for looks, then the Nismo and Amuse kits claim improved downforce, and have been tested. Although, there is a thread floating around that at least from a theoretical standpoint claims that the Nismo kit doesn't much if any improvement at speeds. Note the use of the word claim in the last couple of sentences, very little substance there imho. If anything I'd be inclined to believe the fact that they in fact do jack diddly.

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SpaZe

Ah okay so it's really more a looks thing with these other companies wich makes sense some of the designs are just...blocky

AntiVenom

let's just say they are untested, so as not to come to an incorrect conclusion. but likely, yes, the majority are just for looks. i even have doubts regarding the nismo and amuse kits, unless you do some addons like bullitt posted. then again, i tend to be pretty cynical if i don't get to see the numbers.

also following that same train of though, i wonder if the nismo kit is adding much value, or if the sideblades and diffusers are doing all the work. i know the nismo front has a bit lower drag coefficient IIRC, but other than that are you gaining much? bullitt, thoughts?

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kenchan

You can start by pulling the fuse

kenchan

then replace the csc..

then tires...

then bbk..

then swaybar.

then exhaust.

then body kit..maybe.. gotta long way to go.

SpaZe

Yes, long way to go for sure - doing bbk as soon as pads go (rotors are warpped) I'll have to look up the fuse you speak of - so far my only mod is (drum roll) the addition of a fram carbon type cabin airfilter...totally added like 80whp right there jk jk. But yes very long way to the body kit...unless I find some sweet group guys wich seems to be possible.

kenchan

Lol, I'm heading home soon to do the micronfilter too..

SpaZe

There is a post here with photos it helped me tremendously - they even have a good list of part numbers if you can't find a particular one at your store - I ended up going with the cd 10140 from Walmart (g35 one) it worked was defiantly a tight fit and needed to have some slits cut to help the fins on the back of the plastic flap thing set the filter properly but...boom no more ga pollen, no more funky ac smell. I'm probably gunna go back and drop a little vanilla essential oil on it or get a little air wick thing in there because ..aroma therapy...it probably improves track times B]

kenchan

dats odd i used CF10157 just now in my z and went ahead and swapped my G35C's as well using 10140.

Aviator44

I think you meant form follows function. As in you're more concerned about performance attributes than aesthetics.

As others have posted, unless you are building a designated track car, the body kit aerodynamics are almost negligible. If you want to change the body and gain performance benefits purchase parts that aid in cooling. These cars run hot in stock form and get ridiculous when modded or tracked. Purchase a front bumper that allows more airflow, a vented hood for heat release, ect.

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SpaZe

Lol yes that what I meant - I'd like to build a street able race car...like very nice interior but other otherwise it's a track machine