Thoughts on Wings

ArokhX · 10-22-2015, 08:38 AM

Hey guys. Wanted the community's opinion on something. Eventually, I'll want to get the amuse body kit for my Z, but I don't like the spoiler in that set.

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I'm looking for a large wing that won't obstruct the rear view. The view area out the back is small enough as is without something else being in the way. Any ideas as to what wing I should go for and how tall it should be?

Thanks in advance.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-22-2015, 08:43 AM

A few people have duckbill spoilers, they don't obscure the view as much as some other high wings. Though there are some benifits to a higher wing, my Nismo wing perfectly blocks headlights from blinding me at night.

kenchan · 10-22-2015, 10:08 AM

lol.. that duckbill (looks kinda funny) probably blocks rear view too?

anyway these cars should have a rearview camera installed anyways, id get the amuse rear spoiler for your amuse body kit. but i like my z simple so i only have a ings splitter and mines rear lip.

TerribleONE · 10-22-2015, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

lol.. that duckbill (looks kinda funny) probably blocks rear view too?

anyway these cars should have a rearview camera installed anyways, id get the amuse rear spoiler for your amuse body kit. but i like my z simple so i only have a photoshopped ings splitter and mines rear lip.

Fixed ^^

I love my Amuse spoiler.

rooftop · 10-22-2015, 10:25 AM

Get the amuse spoiler if you're going with the amuse kit

bullitt5897 · 10-22-2015, 02:14 PM

APR wings give the most visibility and functionality. Or you can go aeromotions and pay BIG$$$. Kognition made wings for a while and man were they BIG!!!

If you want a functional wing at a decent price get an APR-GTC300. For Style go with Amuse.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-22-2015, 02:51 PM

The original nismo body kit is functional, some 140ish lb at 70mph. The amuse kit was wind tunnel tested but can't find any official figures for it. But nothing like a full race setup but that's not what the OP is looking for.

ArokhX · 10-22-2015, 04:36 PM

Don't get me wrong here, guys. I'm sure the amuse wing that is part of the kit is very nice and compliments it very well. It's just not the kind of look for my Z that I would prefer when it comes to wings/spoilers. What I would like is something more along the lines of this:

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I've taken a look at the APR-GTC300 that bullitt5897 mentioned, and that looks pretty good.

Any idea how high that thing sits above the deck lid? I want to make sure it clears the rear view, and is not right in the middle of it. Like I said, it's hard enough to see out the back of a 370Z without a big horizontal flap in the way. Thanks again for all the input.

JWillis72 · 10-22-2015, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArokhX

Any idea how high that thing sits above the deck lid? I want to make sure it clears the rear view, and is not right in the middle of it. Like I said, it's hard enough to see out the back of a 370Z without a big horizontal flap in the way. Thanks again for all the input.

It doesn't block the rear view.

Zerafian · 10-23-2015, 02:10 PM

as long as it looks like it belongs on the body. Matching lines and flow with the body. Im personally not a fan of the large spoilers people use on the track or when they are ricers.

vividracing · 10-23-2015, 02:25 PM

There are quite a few options like the Amuse, Nismo, and APR wings that you're aware of.

There is also the Carbon Creations N1:

The Mines carbon add-on:

The Varis GT (which looks like it MAY impair your ability to use the rearview a bit):

And the Impul:

-Seth

kenchan · 10-23-2015, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Fixed ^^

I love my Amuse spoiler.

kenchan · 10-23-2015, 02:31 PM

dat impul looks like a frikken wingswest civic ricor kit from early late 90's early 2000's. lol

git@no · 10-24-2015, 12:43 AM

Check this one is a classic from wing west i haven see too many around so makes me think that i have a unique wing made of carbon fiber weigths nothing and i believe looks amazing and doesnt block the rear view

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sunkist350z · 10-24-2015, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArokhX

Hey guys. Wanted the community's opinion on something. Eventually, I'll want to get the amuse body kit for my Z, but I don't like the spoiler in that set.

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I'm looking for a large wing that won't obstruct the rear view. The view area out the back is small enough as is without something else being in the way. Any ideas as to what wing I should go for and how tall it should be?

Thanks in advance.

I think the amuse wing fits great with their body kit. IMO it is the best looking aftermarket kit for the 370z but expensive.

10-22-2015, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
ArokhX Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Roanoke, VA Age: 43 Posts: 43 Drives: 2014 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 9	Thoughts on Wings Hey guys. Wanted the community's opinion on something. Eventually, I'll want to get the amuse body kit for my Z, but I don't like the spoiler in that set. 14791l.jpg I'm looking for a large wing that won't obstruct the rear view. The view area out the back is small enough as is without something else being in the way. Any ideas as to what wing I should go for and how tall it should be? Thanks in advance. sunkist350z likes this. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z - Sports Package

10-22-2015, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,383 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	A few people have duckbill spoilers, they don't obscure the view as much as some other high wings. Though there are some benifits to a higher wing, my Nismo wing perfectly blocks headlights from blinding me at night. DarkJak and spectator628 like this. Last edited by 2011 Nismo#91; 10-22-2015 at 10:00 AM.

10-22-2015, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
rooftop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: roof Age: 13 Posts: 5,704 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 129042	Get the amuse spoiler if you're going with the amuse kit __________________

10-22-2015, 02:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	APR wings give the most visibility and functionality. Or you can go aeromotions and pay BIG$$$. Kognition made wings for a while and man were they BIG!!! If you want a functional wing at a decent price get an APR-GTC300. For Style go with Amuse. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-22-2015, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
ArokhX Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Roanoke, VA Age: 43 Posts: 43 Drives: 2014 370z Sports MT Rep Power: 9	Don't get me wrong here, guys. I'm sure the amuse wing that is part of the kit is very nice and compliments it very well. It's just not the kind of look for my Z that I would prefer when it comes to wings/spoilers. What I would like is something more along the lines of this: maxresdefault.jpg I've taken a look at the APR-GTC300 that bullitt5897 mentioned, and that looks pretty good. Any idea how high that thing sits above the deck lid? I want to make sure it clears the rear view, and is not right in the middle of it. Like I said, it's hard enough to see out the back of a 370Z without a big horizontal flap in the way. Thanks again for all the input. __________________ 2014 Nissan 370Z - Sports Package

10-22-2015, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lol.. that duckbill (looks kinda funny) probably blocks rear view too? anyway these cars should have a rearview camera installed anyways, id get the amuse rear spoiler for your amuse body kit. but i like my z simple so i only have a ings splitter and mines rear lip.

10-22-2015, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,383 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 33858	The original nismo body kit is functional, some 140ish lb at 70mph. The amuse kit was wind tunnel tested but can't find any official figures for it. But nothing like a full race setup but that's not what the OP is looking for.

10-23-2015, 02:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,338 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 27593	as long as it looks like it belongs on the body. Matching lines and flow with the body. Im personally not a fan of the large spoilers people use on the track or when they are ricers. __________________ LC500 exhaust set uphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

10-23-2015, 02:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	There are quite a few options like the Amuse, Nismo, and APR wings that you're aware of. There is also the Carbon Creations N1: The Mines carbon add-on: The Varis GT (which looks like it MAY impair your ability to use the rearview a bit): And the Impul: -Seth Zbrah likes this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

10-23-2015, 02:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	dat impul looks like a frikken wingswest civic ricor kit from early late 90's early 2000's. lol TerribleONE and GaleForce like this.

10-24-2015, 12:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
git@no Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: garden grove ca. Posts: 506 Drives: 2014 370z base model Rep Power: 12	Check this one is a classic from wing west i haven see too many around so makes me think that i have a unique wing made of carbon fiber weigths nothing and i believe looks amazing and doesnt block the rear view Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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