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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:03 AM
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Hi everyone,

is it very bad for aerodynamic and others to drive without a plate under the engine?

Thx for help.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:14 AM
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Are you talking about the undershroud that goes under the bumper or something else?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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Yes exactly, that what's normally connected with the front bumper.

Right now I don't have one.

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Such aero. Doge approved. Much plate. Aluminum? Very stock. wow. Weight loss. Plastics.


The undershroud protects the lower half of your engine from debris and possible damage.. especially if you daily-drive it; I feel like this has been discussed before.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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I would not drive my Z without the engine undershroud.You get all kinds of crap up into your engine without one.Aerodynamics?Dunno.
The stock Z piece is a plastic fiber unit.Possibly the previous owner(s)or you lost yours
as they are prone to crack,guy run over stuff etc.One of the best adds I've done was to
install a ZSPEED undershroud.Its aluminum(Mine is black powdercoat).Plus it has a nifty door that opens for oil&filter changes.The OEM part needed to be removed with a gazillion bolt/screws.I'd think the shape and material of the ZSPEED unit would help
aerodynamics.Never seen any data on this.I don't feel it in my Z compared to how the car drives better at speed with my other body aero add ons.
I strongly recommend!
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Yes it will hurt aero. Tons of old cars have no under plastics at all, they run with no issues.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Yes it will hurt aero. Tons of old cars have no under plastics at all, they run with no issues.
Underbody tunnels, rear diffusers and venturis are common terms used to describe the contouring of a racing car's underbody. While largely hidden from view, these devices are the secret weapons in an arsenal of aerodynamic features for generating downforce on racing cars.

Underbody is working in very close relationship with front wing and splitter in the front of the car (feeding the air to underbody) and diffuser on the back (extracting the air from under the car).

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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^^^Thanks Auto-Webster.

Is your Z a "racing car"?

Do you have a functional front wing/splitter/diffuser and/or a functional rear wing/splitter/diffuser?

If you knew this dictionary definition why did you even ask the question? From your copy/paste skills it seems like you already knew the answer?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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He was checking to see if we we're up on our aero game?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by pyshin
^^^Thanks Auto-Webster.

Is your Z a "racing car"?

Do you have a functional front wing/splitter/diffuser and/or a functional rear wing/splitter/diffuser?

If you knew this dictionary definition why did you even ask the question? From your copy/paste skills it seems like you already knew the answer?
I will buy in future a diffuser, and bi - turbo as well.

Do you wiser from the other ingenieurs that produced 370Z and F430?

Are thouse race cars?

I didn't now that , but serched for instance, hwen a previous comment was childish.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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^^^ Congrats on ur dreamz for TT's and a diffuser.

Please post pics/dyno/track day videos when you have all of these dreamz installed and running.

I won't even comment on your English, that itself was a debacle of epic proportions.

A 370Z stock is a sports car. A F430 stock is a luxury exotic. Both have the potential to be race cars, hell even a Civic does with the right "ingenieurs", Frenchie.

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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When you a king why didn't you buy a R35?

Maybe we check your german skills?

Don't be afraid, I own other three cars.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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I honestly just didn't understand your first question so I can't really answer it.

But why would I need German skillz?

I live in AMERICA

I know a little Spanish and Korean but that's about it.

Wait, what would I be afraid of? I don't understand the third statement either you're confusing as chit Frenchie.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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You answer questions as yor'e a CEO, or exotic car owner - that's what's about 1.

Yes, in USA are also living 50 milion Germans and many more speak the language of Goethe.

Is it a headshot in the pocket to buy a tt and a diffuser?
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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I'm answering questions as a car enthusiast with common sense.. How am I acting like a CEO/exotic car owner? Because you asked a stupid question?

Wow, Webster; do those Germans speak English, too? I mean hopefully... that'd probably help with, you know, EVERYTHING... Seeing as German isn't even close to a dominant language in the United States... Spanish has that beat by leagues.

And your last statement is confusing as chit... again.

Keep talking, Frenchie, this is fun.



For the record you got upset over a DOGE MEME... LMAO.
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Is it bad to drive without an undershroud? No.
Would I get one just to have one? Yes.
Does it actually help? Aerodynamically and protectively, yes, albeit minor at normal speeds.
Do they look cool? They look badass.



Originally Posted by pyshin
But why would I need German skillz?

I live in AMERICA
For the record... this is why the US is viewed as culturally retarded, comparatively uneducated, and poor communicators.

Keep chugging along, man... Especially when the US itself ruins the english language, thanks to the southern states and "ethnic" people that choose to say sh*t like, "Ayye mayne, grab dat gat and put da five-oh in da ground homie, naw mean?"
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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No wai. Datz where memez like-a dis come frum?



Don't forget about technology ruining proper English.

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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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I have a aftermarket under tray and I like it just for the fact that there is less **** to do when changing oil. And it looks good. To the little bugs that fit under my car
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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^^^ Zspeed? Going to replace my stock one if it ever gets damaged

https://my350z.com/forum/370z-exteri...dershroud.html
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Old Nov 26, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Yes
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