240sx Wings / Spoilers

DavidBlaze · 07-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Just like with body kits, wings are only functional if you are planning to race your car at relatively high speeds. The most important factors to consider when choosing a wing are adjustability and weight. You need to be able to change rear downforce to tune the aerodynamic balance of the car. In addition, you don’t want a heavy part attached to the rear of your car. Not only does it add overall weight to the car but it also makes it more difficult for the car to start turning since the added weight is far away from the car’s rotational axis. This increases rotational inertia.

Racing wings are usually made from aluminum, carbon fiber, or fiberglass. The only differences here are weight and price. Carbon fiber is the lightest, but the weight difference is small enough that it will not have a noticeable affect on handling. Therefore, using aluminum or fiberglass will save you a lot of money and provide virtually the same performance.

SXer · 08-25-2009, 08:53 PM

I totally agree that wings/spoilers are kinda' worthless for daily driving....but I just like the looks of an old school lip spoiler:

My 1990 S13. The spoiler is hollow, BTW so I THINK it's relatively light weight.

Administrator · 12-29-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXer

I totally agree that wings/spoilers are kinda' worthless for daily driving....but I just like the looks of an old school lip spoiler:

My 1990 S13. The spoiler is hollow, BTW so I THINK it's relatively light weight.

You'r spoiler looks good! I'm looking into getting a spoiler for mine as well

.nismoboy.s13 · 01-29-2010, 08:07 AM

yah i agree wings are usless for daily driving, but some make a car look way sexy!

07-07-2008, 04:22 PM	#1
DavidBlaze Administrator Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 62	240sx Wings / Spoilers Just like with body kits, wings are only functional if you are planning to race your car at relatively high speeds. The most important factors to consider when choosing a wing are adjustability and weight. You need to be able to change rear downforce to tune the aerodynamic balance of the car. In addition, you don’t want a heavy part attached to the rear of your car. Not only does it add overall weight to the car but it also makes it more difficult for the car to start turning since the added weight is far away from the car’s rotational axis. This increases rotational inertia. Racing wings are usually made from aluminum, carbon fiber, or fiberglass. The only differences here are weight and price. Carbon fiber is the lightest, but the weight difference is small enough that it will not have a noticeable affect on handling. Therefore, using aluminum or fiberglass will save you a lot of money and provide virtually the same performance.

08-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#2
SXer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Dallas, Tx Posts: 7	lip I totally agree that wings/spoilers are kinda' worthless for daily driving....but I just like the looks of an old school lip spoiler: My 1990 S13. The spoiler is hollow, BTW so I THINK it's relatively light weight. __________________ Daddy Rick Boosting: http://www.fixya.com/support/r355450...4_nissan_240sx Free Phone: http://www.tmicell.com/?aid=8710

01-29-2010, 08:07 AM	#4
.nismoboy.s13 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South dakota Posts: 42	yah i agree wings are usless for daily driving, but some make a car look way sexy! __________________ "OG" OPPOSITE GRIP! Panty droppin

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