gjc5500 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I was installing some fog lights on my 240 and started looking at the front valance(under the grill) and it appears to me that it would generate lift. is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 That's right. You have to remember that the S30 was made back in the day when they didn't worry about aerodynamics. Thats why the MSA air dams are so popular, they make the air go to the sides of the car instead of underneath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc5500 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 thats kinda what i figured. now would the car handle better without it till i can get a airdam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkumaNoZeta Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 If its a street driven vehicle I wouldn't bother because it wouldn't look right. Aerodynamically it would probably increase drage becuase it would be opened up and hit the radiator like a wall. In fact that extra air damming up at the radiator might increase the pressure under the hood causing more lift. Just thinking out loud and I'm no where close as knowledgable as the other people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I noticed a big difference at highway speed from the stock 280 valence and bumper to the MSA Type 1. The car felt 'floaty' at speed and was a bit scary for not being familiar with the car. The car now feels much more planted up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterZ Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I noticed a big difference at highway speed from the stock 280 valence and bumper to the MSA Type 1. The car felt 'floaty' at speed and was a bit scary for not being familiar with the car. The car now feels much more planted up front. This is what I needed to hear... I was debating whether to use the MSA Type I, Type III or BRE. I think I've decided on the BRE look w/ matching spoiler for my car and presume I'll feel the same results. You're not kidding it's a somewhat scary feeling at higher speeds as it does feel light like I'm going airborn soon. Thanks for the aero confirmation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.