Chin spoiler - is this part of the sports pkg?

silverpence · 02-27-2009, 11:45 PM

So anybody has ground clearance numbers when the spoiler is actually installed?

dandg · 02-28-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by silverpence

So anybody has ground clearance numbers when the spoiler is actually installed?

I just measured, seems to have about 4.5 inches of clearance

dad · 02-28-2009, 05:15 PM

According to Nissan Sport Magazine, the 370 and 350 spoilers are basically the same. Find a wrecked 350, and save yourself some money.

silverpence · 03-04-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dandg

I just measured, seems to have about 4.5 inches of clearance

Interesting, that would then seem to be a little less than for the 350Z but not by much, probably lower by a few tenths of an inch...

NorCalZman · 02-28-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by epod86

The aero package is $650 on nissan's site. As for straight from the dealer not installed, anybodies guess.

Not to bad! CourtesyParts :: Nissan Front Chin Aero Deflector (unpainted) - 2009 370Z

Front spoiler for my SS was much much more expensive.

rsboland · 03-04-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

Not to bad! CourtesyParts :: Nissan Front Chin Aero Deflector (unpainted) - 2009 370Z

Front spoiler for my SS was much much more expensive.

Good find! I'll be bookmarking that for when I break mine off

dandg · 02-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rsboland

I have owned mine for two weeks and have already busted the clip on the right side off.

If you plan on driving it around suburb areas, it's going to be broken in no time. But, I'll probably be a sucker and go fix it anyway. Haha.

Same thing happened to mine, except I took it to a tire place and the person parked it right over the curb. A few days later I noticed it was detached at both ends and all 4 clips were broken

I'm going to try and fix it with 3M Plastic Emblem Adhesive

kailua · 03-05-2009, 11:55 PM

Owned my 370z for about a week and the spoiler sits really low. I've managed to scrape it on speedbumps as well as driveways. Why anyone would want to get one body color painted is questionable. It would scrape all the paint off in a couple weeks.

Robert_Nash · 03-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Having any sort of aerodynamics on a vehicle, whether manufacturer or aftermarket parts, requires special consideration when driving (or at least when pulling into/out of driveways, etc.). In many respects, it's no different than the need to be extra careful with wheels with partially or fully exposed lips...caution is the operative word.

Now...I have what may be a stupid question so please forgive me if it is but is there more than one (factory) style of front spoiler for the 370Z? By that I mean do 370s without the "sport" package get a milder spoiler and those with the sport package get a more aggressive one?

Edit: I've been using CourtesyParts.com for several years now - they are great people to work with!

SoCal 370Z · 03-16-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

...is there more than one (factory) style of front spoiler for the 370Z? By that I mean do 370s without the "sport" package get a milder spoiler and those with the sport package get a more aggressive one?

The Sport package includes the spoiler, the others do not. There is only one Sport Package design (at the present time) spoiler.

Robert_Nash · 03-16-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

The Sport package includes the spoiler, the others do not. There is only one Sport Package design (at the present time) spoiler.

I'm sure you are right...I asked because it looked to me as if the spoiler on mine was slightly different from both ones I've seen pictures of and even one I looked at closely in our packing lot this morning!

SoCal 370Z · 03-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I'm sure you are right...I asked because it looked to me as if the spoiler on mine was slightly different from both ones I've seen pictures of and even one I looked at closely in our packing lot this morning!

There are three pieces to it: the two sides, and the long center piece. The two side pieces are not shown in the photo below:

Maybe someone got tired of scraping theirs and cut it down?

If you ever have yours off, can you please post the part number on the back of it? Thanks.

tranceformer · 03-17-2009, 01:11 PM

I'm considering removing my chin spoiler, I haven't even lowered the car yet and it's scraping on my driveway if I'm not careful.

AK370Z · 03-17-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

I'm considering removing my chin spoiler, I haven't even lowered the car yet and it's scraping on my driveway if I'm not careful.

Jersey roads suck big time. That's why mine is in the attic. Not sure if I want to put it on because it'll just get damaged.

tranceformer · 03-17-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Jersey roads suck big time. That's why mine is in the attic. Not sure if I want to put it on because it'll just get damaged.

Does anyone have a picture of one w/o the chin spoiler?

02-28-2009, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	According to Nissan Sport Magazine, the 370 and 350 spoilers are basically the same. Find a wrecked 350, and save yourself some money. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

03-16-2009, 11:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 18	Having any sort of aerodynamics on a vehicle, whether manufacturer or aftermarket parts, requires special consideration when driving (or at least when pulling into/out of driveways, etc.). In many respects, it's no different than the need to be extra careful with wheels with partially or fully exposed lips...caution is the operative word. Now...I have what may be a stupid question so please forgive me if it is but is there more than one (factory) style of front spoiler for the 370Z? By that I mean do 370s without the "sport" package get a milder spoiler and those with the sport package get a more aggressive one? Edit: I've been using CourtesyParts.com for several years now - they are great people to work with! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

03-17-2009, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I'm considering removing my chin spoiler, I haven't even lowered the car yet and it's scraping on my driveway if I'm not careful. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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silverpence Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Qc, Canada Posts: 24 Drives: 09 370Z CS M6 Rep Power: 17	So anybody has ground clearance numbers when the spoiler is actually installed?

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kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 17	Owned my 370z for about a week and the spoiler sits really low. I've managed to scrape it on speedbumps as well as driveways. Why anyone would want to get one body color painted is questionable. It would scrape all the paint off in a couple weeks.