Is the widebody fad ruining our cars? - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

df.dima · 09-30-2017, 01:37 PM

After reading the OP I got concerned, went to the garage, checked my car. No, nothing ruined. I'll check it again in a couple more years to ensure that the widebody fad did not ruin it at that point. Thanks for the heads up!

I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

sunami88 · 09-30-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by df.dima

I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

Everybody knows switching to the shark fin added 4 horsepower. Not quite as much as a cool flame on the side (6-8hp), but still more than underglow (max 2hp).

humfrz · 09-30-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by df.dima

After reading the OP I got concerned, went to the garage, checked my car. No, nothing ruined. I'll check it again in a couple more years to ensure that the widebody fad did not ruin it at that point. Thanks for the heads up!

I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

Yes, the shark-fin antennae does aid in stability ...... just before lift off ......

humfrz

stevesnj · 09-30-2017, 02:54 PM

Widebody isn't desireable to me at all but if someone like's it so be it. It won't ruin the whole 86 line, just that one car. It is what it is.

Capt Spaulding · 09-30-2017, 03:52 PM

Rocket Rabbit - Ruining the sports car world - One 86 at a time.

PetrolioBenzina · 09-30-2017, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by df.dima

After reading the OP I got concerned, went to the garage, checked my car. No, nothing ruined. I'll check it again in a couple more years to ensure that the widebody fad did not ruin it at that point. Thanks for the heads up!

I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

Get one, absolutely. One on the hood, roof and trunk. Diverts air from the wheel wells.

df.dima · 09-30-2017, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

Get one, absolutely. One on the hood, roof and trunk. Diverts air from the wheel wells.

Unfortunately by the time I got the sharkfins, the widebody fad has mutated my baby.
I decided to place them strategically araound the grill area for more sucking.

norcalpb · 09-30-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by df.dima

After reading the OP I got concerned, went to the garage, checked my car. No, nothing ruined. I'll check it again in a couple more years to ensure that the widebody fad did not ruin it at that point. Thanks for the heads up!

I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

I know you're joking but both the antenna and shark fin probably have the same amount of drag, the magic is in the channeled roof.

What really ruins the flow of the car is putting roof strakes on the rear window. People think it's cool to look like sonic the hedgehog but it completely ruins air going to the spoiler. And if you have a wing forget about it.

humfrz · 10-01-2017, 01:30 AM

OK, I give up ........ what are the advantages (if any) of making a car's body wider ..??

(yes, I'm being serious)

humfrz

VoltsFRS2013 · 10-01-2017, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, I give up ........ what are the advantages (if any) of making a car's body wider ..??

(yes, I'm being serious)

humfrz

bigger tires which could result in better cornering and handling

Also, it's a good way to pick up dudes at the vape shop.

fitcious · 10-01-2017, 04:12 AM

how the heck did this thread get 10 pages?!!

JD001 · 10-01-2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fitcious

how the heck did this thread get 10 pages?!!

For gawds sake man! Its a wide topic! Lots of space for discussion and deliberation.

guybo · 10-01-2017, 08:42 AM

while a widebody kit won't ruin my non-widebody car in any way, I do think that other people's kits look great when done right. Some don't look that great.

I've seen some lowered widened cars that look amazing. Why? Because racecar and there needs be no other reason IMHO.

I don't know if it helps performance, but they look great.

mrg666 · 10-01-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by df.dima

Unfortunately by the time I got the sharkfins, the widebody fad has mutated my baby.
I decided to place them strategically araound the grill area for more sucking.

Are there more pictures of that car (without those stupid fins of course)? Can you give a link?

Nevermind, I found it.
https://monacoautodesign.deviantart....FR-S-579969233

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09-30-2017, 01:37 PM	#127
df.dima Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FR-S and Mazda 3 Sky Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 341 Thanks: 10 Thanked 132 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After reading the OP I got concerned, went to the garage, checked my car. No, nothing ruined. I'll check it again in a couple more years to ensure that the widebody fad did not ruin it at that point. Thanks for the heads up! I do have a concern regarding the aero aspect, I am sure that Toyota/Subaru wind-tunnel tested the long-ass antenna for earlier model years, so I was wondering if I should switch to the newer model year shark-fin for performance benefits?

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fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	how the heck did this thread get 10 pages?!!

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guybo Huge E85 fan! Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Location: Tampa, FL, USA Posts: 1,850 Thanks: 539 Thanked 1,010 Times in 605 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	while a widebody kit won't ruin my non-widebody car in any way, I do think that other people's kits look great when done right. Some don't look that great. I've seen some lowered widened cars that look amazing. Why? Because racecar and there needs be no other reason IMHO. I don't know if it helps performance, but they look great.

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