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Old 02-25-2009, 01:01 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I don't think you'd want to drive one of those with a 3-4cyl, it's a heavy car.

I think the 300zx starts out with an amazingly low cD. The shape is just about perfect. Still looks up to date too, 20 years later!

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After seeing the sticker on your fuel door, I thought the punch line was going to be: it's electric!

(Isn't that a plug icon?)
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Old 02-25-2009, 09:32 PM   #13 (permalink)
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cD is 0.32

The boxy 80s one was lower.. 0.30
Weird.
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i guess the cd depends a lot with the front bumper... somebody got a wind tunnel here ?

anyway, the 300ZX is 1,7 tons, so it's pretty heavy (but still, a friend of mine got one, twin-turbo, 450hp, and does 18-19mpg (okay that's not super great, but considering the engine, the output, it is ^^)

Will you try lightweight rims ? you can save a lot (if you remain calm on the pedal ) if you do a lot if city-driving - start n' stop.
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well, the electric plug sticker is a bit is wishful thinking, i'd like convert it eventually. I also like the funny looks I get while driving, lots of double takes. It's showing my support of EVs.

I think of keeping my stock 16" wheels as the lightweight alternative to "upgraded" 17 or 18" wheels. I have thought about low rolling resistance tires. I also think the salt flat racer moon disks would be bad a**, to give it the retro future concept car look
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love these. my buddy is building one for 900whp right now.

go to Home Depot and grab some garden liner and make a nice lip for the front
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There is something even better at Home Depot-- the foam garage door seal. It would jut out a bit and form a lip, but unlike the hard plastic garden liner it won't damage the bumper when it scrapes
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well, the electric plug sticker is a bit is wishful thinking, i'd like convert it eventually. I also like the funny looks I get while driving, lots of double takes. It's showing my support of EVs.

I think of keeping my stock 16" wheels as the lightweight alternative to "upgraded" 17 or 18" wheels. I have thought about low rolling resistance tires. I also think the salt flat racer moon disks would be bad a**, to give it the retro future concept car look
The moon caps are too retro to look good on a futuristic car like that. The moon caps are Buck Rogers-esque, but the 300zx is the style of Star Trek TNG and DS9.
Now flat pizza pans painted white...
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There is something even better at Home Depot-- the foam garage door seal. It would jut out a bit and form a lip, but unlike the hard plastic garden liner it won't damage the bumper when it scrapes
good call never thought bout that since I see a lot of cars with the liner

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