Front lips

[GrahameJ]

Hi,

 

Do Front lips actually add any down force at the front of the car,

or does a splitter need to be added under this to achieve any down force?

 

I was thinking of the Nismo version, as that would match my rear spoiler,

and it also looks like the easiest shape to add a splitter later if need be.

 

Any comments appreciated as nearly all the threads I have read were more to do with styling.

 

Having said that the GT version looks like it may be better for getting over straddle type speed bumps.

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

At least 10 bhp

 

With our cars its all about aesthetics tbh

[GrahameJ]

I got more than 10 bhp on my first mod when I fitted one of your stubbys!

[veilside z]

Each to their own buddy. They do add to the car though. B)

[GrahameJ]

Styling aside, do the bottom of the lips fit flush with the bottom of the bumper?

 

I'm still thinking along the lines of lip + splitter.

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

Styling aside, do the bottom of the lips fit flush with the bottom of the bumper?

 

I'm still thinking along the lines of lip + splitter.

 

It depends on which one tbh

 

The Mines style one we do in pretty much flush, some of the other ones like the PU options will hang a bit lower.

 

The stillen splitter is one of my favourites, that will be about half an inch under the OEM bumper

 

http://www.tarmacsportz.co.uk/GB/350z_STILLEN_Front_Splitter_OEM_Fascias/350Z-350zsplit.aspx

[valy]

I have a GT front lip from Tarmac and looks just fine,good fitment as well and yes the obvious 10bhp that came with it

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

PU lips are great when fitted correctly and painted, check this one out

 

http://www.ilovebass.co.uk/article/439/steven-toners-nissan-350z/#photo-10

 

A lot of people just leave them bare which is not how they are intended to be tbh, Each to their own though

[GrahameJ]

My original thought was the Nismo lip, but now I'm spoilt for choice!

 

I definitely wanted a PU lip, as a GRP version would not last long with my parking skills and high kerbs at supermarkets.

Edited July 15, 2016 by GrahameJ

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

My original thought was the Nismo lip, but now I'm spoilt for choice!

 

I definitely wanted a PU lip, as a GRP version would not last long with my parking skills and high kerbs at supermarkets.

 

Nismo lips can look good when done properly, take a look at Nino's old 350z:

 

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/90954-sold-azure-matte-blue-350z-for-sale/

[GrahameJ]

The Nismo name must be worth an extra 2bhp at least, but the GT version has a bit more style.

Whichever, I've got the paint to colour code it when fitted.