Vertex Edge Widebody FRS

[Ak1m0to]

Originally Posted by MrVito

Need to make it look like this

What's my G20 doing on this site?

[JDM-dono]

Originally Posted by Vincent

It makes sense for the vents to be there, they would compensate for the increased drag caused by the wider fenders. They would also increase down force and improve cooling. I wouldn't get this kit though, since I don't know how functional it is. All I know is that it would increase grip by allowing you to install wider tires.

I would rather wait for a Voltex kit or a Amuse kit, because they put a lot of R and D into their aero products, and they tend to be highly functional.

Ok first of all, having those vents wont cause a significant reduction in drag. The largest contributor to drag is pressure drag, caused by the pressure differential between the front and rear of the car. Air smacks into the front of the car causing a high frontal pressure zone. Since you have low pressure at the rear of the car, and since air flow travels from high pressure to low pressure you get pressure drag. Adding these small vents arent going to make a significant reduction in drag.

Downforce, hardly any improvement unless the lower front lip acts as a lower diffuser, which I highly doubt.

Valid point on cooling though. The vents at the front can somewhat aid brake cooling if directed appropriately. Same goes for the inlet vent at the side skirt and outlet vent at the rear quarter fender and rear bumper.

[Vincent]

Originally Posted by JDM-dono

Ok first of all, having those vents wont cause a significant reduction in drag. The largest contributor to drag is pressure drag, caused by the pressure differential between the front and rear of the car. Air smacks into the front of the car causing a high frontal pressure zone. Since you have low pressure at the rear of the car, and since air flow travels from high pressure to low pressure you get pressure drag. Adding these small vents arent going to make a significant reduction in drag.

Downforce, hardly any improvement unless the lower front lip acts as a lower diffuser, which I highly doubt.

Valid point on cooling though. The vents at the front can somewhat aid brake cooling if directed appropriately. Same goes for the inlet vent at the side skirt and outlet vent at the rear quarter fender and rear bumper.

Understood, thanks for the information. I have very little understanding of aerodynamics.

[rL-gT]

Love it.

[RRnold]

Not feeling it at all. Any kit that is made of fiberglass regardless of the quality and fitment is a big NO for me.

[WingsofWar]

yep iv gone through several FRP kits in my previous cars...never again...

Bumpers = polyurethane or bust

1/4 Panels = Aluminum or bust

[MiguelAE86]

I wonder what Stillen has in store for this car. I've found them to be great polyurethane quality and relatively great prices

[WingsofWar]

omg stillen is still around?! i haven't used Stillen products since 2000 when i had a 300zx.

[MiguelAE86]

Haha, yes, they are, they make some very durable GTR lips and other sweet products! Especially for Mustangs, and 370Z's

[dabocx]

Looking forward to a amuse kit

[SUB-FT86]

I like it but I wouldn't waste money on it. The only part I would purchase is the hood.

[Giccin]

Only 2-3k?

o_O

[Abflug]

S15 kit is looking good but the frs widebody kit... no!

[CSSM]

I am digging that hood, roof, and front bumper, but that is it