dum-bass Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Got this whale tail from a friend of mine. I've had it propped up on my car for a couple days trying to get used to the look. @ some angles it looks really cool and other angles it looks somewhat overwhelming. From what I've read, these tails are super efficient with almost zero drag but I don't want it to look like a kids car either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCLOBERNOCKER47 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 To each his own... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSpiffyMofo Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) I like it! Personally I would put it on for a while and see if it grows on me or drives any different. I'm a Porsche guy so I'm partial to the whale tails though. Where did friend get it/ where could I get one of these? I was originally looking at the ZCC spoilers for my 260 but I like the looks of yours. I think it might go even better with a wide body rear. Other whale tails: From this thread: And a zx on this thread: Edited September 5, 2011 by aSpiffyMofo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75zcar Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 what side skirts are you rocking?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXR_KiD Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I was going to say its a very similar tail to the ZXR whale tail (same as the BSR 280ZX pictured above) therefore I like it. with the ZXR wing it makes a noticeable difference, the car is smoother over road bumps at any speed above 40ish and anything above 70 the rear is planted very well. on the downside I noticed about a 4mpg loss on hwy fuel economy after re-installing the wing on my ZXR. nissan rated their zxr wing at 370lbs of downforce at 100mph... with numbers like that there is DEFINATLY something to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dum-bass Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I like it! Personally I would put it on for a while and see if it grows on me or drives any different. I'm a Porsche guy so I'm partial to the whale tails though. Where did friend get it/ where could I get one of these? I was originally looking at the ZCC spoilers for my 260 but I like the looks of yours. I think it might go even better with a wide body rear. Other whale tails: From this thread: And a zx on this thread: These things have been aroun for @ least 25yrs or more. Motorsport Auto still sells them, kinda pricey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dum-bass Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 I was going to say its a very similar tail to the ZXR whale tail (same as the BSR 280ZX pictured above) therefore I like it. with the ZXR wing it makes a noticeable difference, the car is smoother over road bumps at any speed above 40ish and anything above 70 the rear is planted very well. on the downside I noticed about a 4mpg loss on hwy fuel economy after re-installing the wing on my ZXR. nissan rated their zxr wing at 370lbs of downforce at 100mph... with numbers like that there is DEFINATLY something to it. I think I read somewhere that they rate @ 270lbs downforce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dum-bass Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 what side skirts are you rocking?> I took these side skirts off of a '90s minivan something like an Olds or Eurovan can't remember! Then I just cut the ends off to fit. They are definately not aero functional but they do fatten up the rockers a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I'd rock it - looks good on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nissan Motorsports said the ZXR tail made 370 lbs at 100 mph or something like that, but IMO that number is complete BS. The Hybrid Z windtunnel testing showed 250lbs at 120 mph on the S30, but I think they used a larger tail than the one you have. If you're into function, use it. If the form is too disagreeable for you, don't. It does work though, no doubt about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotech84 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Most kids are not rocking a whale tail. So the "looking like a kid" argument is void. Do it!! Don't worry what others think it's your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75zcar Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I took these side skirts off of a '90s minivan something like an Olds or Eurovan can't remember! Then I just cut the ends off to fit. They are definately not aero functional but they do fatten up the rockers a bit Damn the look pretty good really, need to be molded in there but its black so it hides it better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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