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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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I just installed the factory Track model front and rear spoiler kit on my car and found it to be a great project. The supplied instructions are excellent and the paint match for my Redline car perfect.

I also installed the Track model's under car air diffusers, these are not mentioned in the spoiler kit literature but are part of the Track's hardware. The diffuser part numbers are 748A0-CD800 and 748A0-CD810. These mount to the left and right of the muffler, the mounting studs and threaded holes are there ready to go. You will also need a clip part number 01553-09321, 2 bolts part number 08146-6125H and two 6 mm nuts with washers to install.
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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Post some pictures please...
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks, I've been looking for exactly this info, as I want to do the same to my Enthusiast...
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 07:19 PM
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Originally posted by mc350z
you drilled the holes for the spoiler yourself?

how much did the diffusers cost?

About $174or the front and rear.

Here are the part #'s and price.

Front Chin Spoiler K6010-CD000 $69.84
Diffuser A 748A0-CD810 $42.07
Diffuser A 748A0-CD800 $42.07

STFA for pictures.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 02:25 AM
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pics please. I think I have the chin spoiler.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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I have the track, I have diffusers? Time to look behind the car closely.

Then again, the veilside will be going in next week.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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I will try to attach pictures when I get time to figure out how this forum posts pics, I am new here.

The diffusers cost around $70 with attaching hardware. They are complex plastic baffels that fill in space at the left and right of the muffler. If you did not have a car without them to compare you might not even notice them.

In the Z literature I note it says zero lift in the front which apparently applies to all models and zero lift in the rear with the diffusers and spoiler of the track. The inference has to be made there is lift in the rear without the diffusers and spoiler. The literature also claims a Cd of 0.3 for non-Track models and 0.29 for Track models.

I installed the spoilers myself, but I have worked on cars all my life and have a large tool collection, compressed air etc., so I am comfortable with such projects.

The drilling requires a careful placement of a template supplied that indicates where the holes must be drilled. I spent a lot of time measuring with dividers to make sure the holes were centered. The motto is: "measure twice, cut once". The drilling requires a 13/16 hole saw, 1/8, 1/4 and 3/8 drills, which are used in succession to get the final 13/16 and 3/8 holes for the install. I always use new drilling tools for drilling in finished surfaces and used them this time as well. Also nice to have a apring loaded automatic center punch for marking the holes. Once holes are drilled, the rest is easy.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:34 AM
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I noticed that courtesy doesn't have the rear diffusiors, just the one for the front, i guess this is something you would have to go through a dealership for
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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I got them from Courtesy, I had them look up the parts in the parts list as they are not part of normal kits. Ask for Caleb at Courtesy.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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cupcar- just out of curiosity, you mentioned paint match perfect. Did Courtesy send them to you painted?

Also, posting pics is easy, under "attach file" below the posting box, click browse, find the pics on your hard drive, and upload.

I am thinking about an aftermarket front spoiler, i.e. C-West, I wonder if it has the same aero properties as the oem front spoiler? It's a fairly simple design.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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The front spoiler looks like this. It is as pictured above, I thought this low view shows it best. The part comes as MC350Z pictures above.
Attached Thumbnails Front and Rear Spoiler and diffuser installation-z-front-spoiler-s.jpg  

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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Here is the rear spoiler. As for the paint job, the spoilers are supplied by Nissan pre painted in all the Z colors. I was surprised at the perfect match.
Attached Thumbnails Front and Rear Spoiler and diffuser installation-z-rear-spoiler.jpg  
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Here are some pictures of the right diffuser taken of another car.
Attached Thumbnails Front and Rear Spoiler and diffuser installation-right-diffuser.jpg  

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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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And here is the left diffuser.

I think it would be difficult to make your own, and not worth the time given what they cost. The pictures don't show much of the diffusers, particularly the left shown below. The left side extends about 6 inches upward into the wheel well out of the picture.

I too was surprised that the rear spoiler came painted and ready to go, that is one of the things that made the project fun!!
Attached Thumbnails Front and Rear Spoiler and diffuser installation-left-diffuser.jpg  

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