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bullitt5897 10-26-2011 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1377499)
I know that fender from the superleggera, that doesn't mean it can't be made just like in the first picture without the cf cover or adapted to the 370z. It was a suggestion since IMO it makes it look more refined. That is all.

There may be an option for that fender down the road :tup:. However, this would mean that we would need to also creat a new set of sideskirts as well. The whole idea behind this bumper is to increase the aerodynamics of the car, add more downforce and to allow more wheel tire options. While still being able to use any bodykit you want to run. If you want stock sideskirts you can do that. If you want Nismo, Zele, Amuse, UAM sideskirts they will all fit with the fender. With the Amuse Superleggera fender you have to run its specific side skirts... On another note we will be working on a rear wide fender in the near future that should be a direct bolt on as well.:tup:

M.Bonanni 10-26-2011 10:56 AM

Releasing pressure from the front fenders doesn't increase downforce, it reduces lift if we're going to get technical. :) This could go off into a huge aerodynamic tangent that nobody probably really cares about but you definitely want some sort of gate or "guide" to channel air down the side of your car. Not to mention a gate will hide the hideously chipped paint that will inevitably happen on the cut-in area from being pelted with stuff that the tire picks up. Plus it will look better IMO. :)

I take it that you have to completely remove your fender liners for these as well? Or can they be modified to work?

phelan 10-26-2011 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni (Post 1377832)
Releasing pressure from the front fenders doesn't increase downforce, it reduces lift if we're going to get technical. :) This could go off into a huge aerodynamic tangent that nobody probably really cares about but you definitely want some sort of gate or "guide" to channel air down the side of your car. Not to mention a gate will hide the hideously chipped paint that will inevitably happen on the cut-in area from being pelted with stuff that the tire picks up. Plus it will look better IMO. :)

I take it that you have to completely remove your fender liners for these as well? Or can they be modified to work?

^ THAT'S why I was getting confused, I just couldn't figure out why so late in the evening. Thanks Mike :tup:

To be honest I'd love to learn more about vehicle aerodynamics but I don't think this is the proper place to ask. I should start looking for coursework.

bullitt5897 10-26-2011 11:49 AM

Thanks mike your completely right it is reduction of lift. This will require the removal of the fender liner because it is a full inch wider or you can try to stretch the top of the liner and cut the rear to fit. I will work on a channel guide for a cover as well :tup:

Also I would reccommend a clear 3M bra for the fender to eliminate the risk of rock chips

shadoquad 10-26-2011 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports (Post 1377924)
Thanks mike your completely right it is reduction of lift. This will require the removal of the fender liner because it is a full inch wider or you can try to stretch the top of the liner and cut the rear to fit. I will work on a channel guide for a cover as well :tup:

Also I would reccommend a clear 3M bra for the fender to eliminate the risk of rock chips

First, I have to ask... There are people who think our pudgy cars need to be wider? :roflpuke2:

Also, clearbra does not eliminate that risk entirely. It merely diminishes the effect of small rocks. You get a big enough rock in there, you'll have a chip through the clear that will require you to remove the CB to fix. It's expensive. Trust me. I've done it.

M.Bonanni 10-26-2011 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports (Post 1377924)
Thanks mike your completely right it is reduction of lift. This will require the removal of the fender liner because it is a full inch wider or you can try to stretch the top of the liner and cut the rear to fit. I will work on a channel guide for a cover as well :tup:

Also I would reccommend a clear 3M bra for the fender to eliminate the risk of rock chips

Clear bra is a good simple solution!

phelan 10-26-2011 12:42 PM

Eliminate is too strong of a word, but for typical driving conditions, clear bra does just fine. It's when you run into the random OMGWTF rock flying at your car, or debris from an accident that gets it to chip through the CB

lemansz20 10-26-2011 02:27 PM

Its def missing something

Kingbaby 10-26-2011 03:01 PM

It's too sharp of a cut for the 370Z...

I like the idea, and that you guys are trying things

+1

for the amuse styling

TypeOne 10-26-2011 03:44 PM

Spoon S2000 fenders

http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/...df5f42a1_b.jpg

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...age&img=358460

anthonyy 10-26-2011 03:54 PM

^ those fenders just don't look right. It looks like there's a piece missing...

Cmike2780 10-26-2011 04:32 PM

1 Attachment(s)
would look better if it had a "canard" piece or something to continue the line, but still open.

http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1319663850

Ron 10-26-2011 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby (Post 1378433)
It's too sharp of a cut for the 370Z...

I like the idea, and that you guys are trying things

+1

for the amuse styling

:tup:

Footloose301 10-26-2011 07:04 PM

Just looks really incomplete to me....

and the S2000s look horrible imho.

phunk 10-26-2011 07:57 PM

holy crap those S2Ks are fuckin hideous with that big *** hatch thing on them!!! wow, its hard to make a s2k ugly but they figured it out.


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