Improved downforce for high speed driving
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Improved downforce for high speed driving
Hi guys,
Just wondering if anyone has a particular recommendation to help me increase the amount of downforce I'm getting on my Z right now. Currently i've got an '03 track with completely stock exterior (other than tires).
The reason I'm asking is that when I get above 150 or 160mph I tend to feel the car float a little bit and although I don't have any change in handling or feeling, it just makes me a little uneasy that my car might be lifting a bit. Since i'm moving to Germany next spring, I plan on using my Z as my autobahn cruiser and will spend a decent amount of time at 180+mph (yes, i've got the mods to do it for extended time without breaking a sweat ) -- I just don't want to suddenly find out that i'm lifting at those speeds... that would be a bad day.
So, I've been looking at the JDM Nismo kit as i've heard that it might be better than the rest (something about being tested at high speeds)... is this the original "Fairlady" kit I heard of when I first got the car? (Sorry, i really know almost nothing about bodykits!)
I'd like something that looks somewhat close to stock (as opposed to some of the "hoover-esque" kits i've seen out there), but won't mind if it looks a little racey if it does the job well
thanks in advance!
Just wondering if anyone has a particular recommendation to help me increase the amount of downforce I'm getting on my Z right now. Currently i've got an '03 track with completely stock exterior (other than tires).
The reason I'm asking is that when I get above 150 or 160mph I tend to feel the car float a little bit and although I don't have any change in handling or feeling, it just makes me a little uneasy that my car might be lifting a bit. Since i'm moving to Germany next spring, I plan on using my Z as my autobahn cruiser and will spend a decent amount of time at 180+mph (yes, i've got the mods to do it for extended time without breaking a sweat ) -- I just don't want to suddenly find out that i'm lifting at those speeds... that would be a bad day.
So, I've been looking at the JDM Nismo kit as i've heard that it might be better than the rest (something about being tested at high speeds)... is this the original "Fairlady" kit I heard of when I first got the car? (Sorry, i really know almost nothing about bodykits!)
I'd like something that looks somewhat close to stock (as opposed to some of the "hoover-esque" kits i've seen out there), but won't mind if it looks a little racey if it does the job well
thanks in advance!
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oh, and just to add, i will be installing an adjustable coilover system at the same time, so if everyone thinks that'll do the job just fine, i'll stick with the stock look
thanks again!
thanks again!
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