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Old 01-07-2008, 04:19 AM   #6 (permalink)
Dane-ger
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Fix Me - '71 Datsun 240Z

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Thanks guys. I definitely love the Z, but its been a lot of work. I can't even keep track of how much stuff I've had to fix on that car...but its a labor of love.

As far as the aeromods go...theres a Z modification forum (www.hybridz.org) in which a bunch of the members (myself included) donated a bunch of money for a windtunnel test session to see which of the aftermarket products work and which don't. The Z doesn't have very good aerodynamics in stock form (Cd of about 0.46) and it also generates quite a bit of lift in the front due to the open grill and air slamming into the firewall at high speed. However, the testing showed that with the proper modifications, the Cd can be reduced to about 0.39, with significant increases in downforce.

Also, I go to school at Metro State College of Denver. Good to know there are fellow vegans here as well.
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