what would look better?

arnoldas · 05-16-2013, 08:46 PM

what would look better on the roof?
Vortex Generator Spoiler Shark Fins Set of 10 Nissan Maxima 350Z 370Z | eBay

or

Best Power Generator Reviews: 7 PC Piece Carbon Fiber Look Universal Vortex Generators Roof Shark Fins Spoiler Wing Kit (Set of Seven) for Car Truck SUV

arnoldas · 05-16-2013, 08:49 PM

anyone is welcome to post any other ones they can find that would look nice! thanks!

diddy535 · 05-16-2013, 09:22 PM

Why?

snowsurfdirtx · 05-16-2013, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diddy535

Why?

was thinking the same thing. mostly see evo's with them, but never a 370. vortex generator, supposedly helps direct more air to the real spoiler but i'd like to see some wind tunnel data to back that up

Chuck33079 · 05-16-2013, 10:32 PM

It works in conjunction with a tall rear wing like an Evo. With a smaller spoiler like the Z, it most likely has no benefit.

shaun66 · 05-16-2013, 11:21 PM

Neither lol

Vichtz · 05-16-2013, 11:25 PM

definitely the shark fin if you decide to get some, those carbon pieces look terrible

. I don't know, functional or not they MIGHT look okay on the Z. I would have to see it in person or photoshopped to tell.

frost · 05-16-2013, 11:39 PM

If I saw that on your car, I'd rip it off.

Tombonombona · 05-16-2013, 11:43 PM

Tom don't like, leave em for the evos

DarkJak · 05-17-2013, 12:49 AM

They wouldn't even really help if you had a large rear wing. The vortex generators are used on an Evo due to how abruptly and sharply their roof breaks into the rear window. It's a muuuuch steeper turn than the Z's, which basically just smoothly goes all the way back. When the roofline breaks like on a sedan, the air over the roof had a hard time sticking to the surface and will only start to flow down near the end of the trunk. Vortex generators create turbulance in the air, which help because turbulent air can follor the sharp turn much better. So by the time it gets to the wing, the air has already dropped down and smoothened out.

But the Z doesn't have this problem. It won't benefit a bit from fins.

arnoldas · 05-17-2013, 07:18 AM

i saw the 10 peace kit on a blue 370z and they looked really good, ill try to get a picture up

Chuck33079 · 05-17-2013, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

They wouldn't even really help if you had a large rear wing. The vortex generators are used on an Evo due to how abruptly and sharply their roof breaks into the rear window. It's a muuuuch steeper turn than the Z's, which basically just smoothly goes all the way back. When the roofline breaks like on a sedan, the air over the roof had a hard time sticking to the surface and will only start to flow down near the end of the trunk. Vortex generators create turbulance in the air, which help because turbulent air can follor the sharp turn much better. So by the time it gets to the wing, the air has already dropped down and smoothened out.

But the Z doesn't have this problem. It won't benefit a bit from fins.

Exactly. The Evo had this and the STI had the little spoiler over the back window. OEMs have wind tunnels they can use to test things like this and make sure they actually do something. On a Z, its a taped-on piece of Ebay carbon fiber. It's your car, go for it if you like it. Just don't think it will help aerodynamics in any way. It'll probably look pretty odd with the existing roof lines.

red2010z · 05-17-2013, 09:48 AM

For the love of Jesus don't do it.

kenchan · 05-17-2013, 10:51 AM

if you want REAL vortex that have proven results, get this instead:

Tornado Fuel Saver Cyclone Air Intake Ki 45 | eBay

or the fake one like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-3-F1-Z-...8dbaf9&vxp=mtr

or the fake of the fake like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TORNADO-INTA...b27d55&vxp=mtr

LostSol · 05-17-2013, 02:42 PM

05-16-2013, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	It works in conjunction with a tall rear wing like an Evo. With a smaller spoiler like the Z, it most likely has no benefit. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Vichtz Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 538 Drives: PG 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	definitely the shark fin if you decide to get some, those carbon pieces look terrible . I don't know, functional or not they MIGHT look okay on the Z. I would have to see it in person or photoshopped to tell. __________________ очень быстро ... Stillen Gen 3 CAI// Stillen CBE// B&M SS with PWJDM Shift Knob// Custom OCC// Drilled/Slotted Rotors//Halo/painted Headlights// Under-hood dress up

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05-16-2013, 08:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	anyone is welcome to post any other ones they can find that would look nice! thanks!

05-16-2013, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
shaun66 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: n Posts: 837 Drives: MB 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Neither lol

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DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	They wouldn't even really help if you had a large rear wing. The vortex generators are used on an Evo due to how abruptly and sharply their roof breaks into the rear window. It's a muuuuch steeper turn than the Z's, which basically just smoothly goes all the way back. When the roofline breaks like on a sedan, the air over the roof had a hard time sticking to the surface and will only start to flow down near the end of the trunk. Vortex generators create turbulance in the air, which help because turbulent air can follor the sharp turn much better. So by the time it gets to the wing, the air has already dropped down and smoothened out. But the Z doesn't have this problem. It won't benefit a bit from fins. Chuck33079 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

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arnoldas Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: new york Posts: 197 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	i saw the 10 peace kit on a blue 370z and they looked really good, ill try to get a picture up

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05-17-2013, 10:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	if you want REAL vortex that have proven results, get this instead: Tornado Fuel Saver Cyclone Air Intake Ki 45 \| eBay or the fake one like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-3-F1-Z-...8dbaf9&vxp=mtr or the fake of the fake like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TORNADO-INTA...b27d55&vxp=mtr frost likes this.

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