UAM Widebody Fender Teaser...

bullitt5897 · 10-26-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

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

. 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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Ron · 10-26-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingbaby

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

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.

10-26-2011, 10:56 AM	#32 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1320	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? __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

10-26-2011, 11:49 AM	#34 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	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 Also I would reccommend a clear 3M bra for the fender to eliminate the risk of rock chips __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-26-2011, 12:42 PM	#37 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	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 __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-26-2011, 03:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	Spoon S2000 fenders Last edited by TypeOne; 10-26-2011 at 03:49 PM.

10-26-2011, 07:04 PM	#44 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Just looks really incomplete to me.... and the S2000s look horrible imho. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

10-26-2011, 02:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
lemansz20 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: THe world Posts: 195 Drives: Nissan Maxima Rep Power: 0	Its def missing something

10-26-2011, 03:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	^ those fenders just don't look right. It looks like there's a piece missing...

10-26-2011, 07:57 PM	#45 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,655 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 944523	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. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph**

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