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Old 05-08-13, 04:22 AM
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Post up your aero mods: diffusers, splitters, wings etc...

Wondering what kind of aero people are running, and if someone has some experience if they actually do anything for performance, or just add weight.
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Would a roof spoiler count?
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I'm curious to see if anyone has done anything to add to the lower rear portion of their cars. Aesthetically, I feel that putting a front lip on adds to front aero but leaves the rear of the car a bit lacking. The only thing I can think of is a rear diffuser but I wouldn't want that on a daily. Maybe its just me but I've been curious to what others think and see what others have added to rectify. Anything but a full body kit of course.
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Here's my aero set up diffuser, duckbill spoiler, side aero, plastic undertray and aluminum undertray. 626 lip and oem window visor.

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Gp rear half bumper and shine auto skirts
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Old 05-09-13, 02:47 AM
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While cool, that is styling not aero improvement. Doubt the rear bumper is doing much in regards to adding downforce or reducing drag.
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Originally Posted by Pettersen
Wondering what kind of aero people are running, and if someone has some experience if they actually do anything for performance, or just add weight.
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Wondering what kind of aero people are running, and if someone has some experience if they actually do anything for performance, or just add weight.
Well unless you're going 100+ mph, you're never really going to notice any of these VERY minor aero "upgrades"


In theory, a full GP kit(or the like) should definitely help(drag coefficient-wise)

Even the S4 "sport aero" packagetakes a little off the top. I think it chages the coefficient from .30 to .29, but don't quote me on that.

If you're really looking for some aerodynamic ****, that actually works, you need


1: A good quality diffuser



2: A nice big wing, for some down-force.




3: A stiff/good quality front bumper/side skirts.






ALSO! If you're REALLY REALLY trying to get the best possible "aero" you can always go all ******* crazy like the time attack guys do. and get a bunch of this ****. hahahaha

<a href="http://s1188.photobucket.com/user/apemeisterflex/media/shiiitaero_zpsa89a8d2c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/apemeisterflex/shiiitaero_zpsa89a8d2c.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo shiiitaero_zpsa89a8d2c.jpg"/></a>
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Last time at the track i had entry speed into corners at around 140km/h on street tyres, so with slicks and more power, i will probably have an entry speed that will take use of aero improvements.
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Heres my vert with a AIT kit. wheels: 25mil spacers all around, 17x8.5 w/ 225/45/17 in front and 17x9 w/ 245/40/17 in the rear.
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The wing is it for aero so far... Needs to be raised to be effective.

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Made a huge difference in traction while cornering above 60. Also slowed my 1/8 mile trap by 3MPH. Front splitter will be made this year.
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What wing is it?
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Wow radio what width rims are you running to have a tuck like that?
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Originally Posted by Pettersen
What wing is it?
Wish I knew, bought it from a local corvette guy.
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Originally Posted by DG_ Performance
Wow radio what width rims are you running to have a tuck like that?
17x10 +8 front and +10 rear lol
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