New rear spoiler for my 240Z

[bpilati]

I just ordered the 432 rear spoiler from Classic Datsun Motorsports. I plan to install it when I finally get my body and paint work done. I have a front BRE spook as well from CDM. Has anyone else purchased these parts from CDM? How are they working for you? I think there's an article on Zhome.com that shows the BRE/OEM spoilers seem to be the best all around aero mods for the 240Z. Any other opinions?

[Arne]

Bryan, I have a front Spook on my car that I got from CDM a few months ago. I don't have a rear spoiler of any kind. The front alone made a huge difference in stability at speeds of 60 and higher, or even lower speeds if the cross-winds are bad. The build quality of the spook from CDM is absolutely first-rate. See pictures part way down this thread:

http://classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27937

[jmortensen]

Any other opinions?

You could take a look at the aero testing that was done at Hybrid Z.

The nice complete article was removed, but you can look at pictures of different configurations and compare them the the table of results. Spook and BRE adds 70's flavor and does improve things (it's config #11 in the testing). Actually everything tested worked as advertised. The last configuration fared the best in terms of downforce, but I'm guessing it wouldn't fare well with most of the classiczcars.com membership in terms of style.

[bpilati]

According to an email that Carl Beck post on the mailing list many years ago, I believe the BRE spook and spoiler were the best combination. Remember you can add drag as well as downforce.

Good link Arne, I saved the images.

[jmortensen]

According to an email that Carl Beck post on the mailing list many years ago, I believe the BRE spook and spoiler were the best combination. Remember you can add drag as well as downforce.

Good link Arne, I saved the images.

I'm not sure I understand this response. Are you saying that you believe the BRE spook and spoiler cannot be improved upon? You might actually look at the numbers over there. The tests measured drag AND downforce and a bunch of other parameters. The results were pretty clear.

http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121877

[bpilati]

No of course not, it was just that at that time they looked at the various types that were available and these had the best overall qualities.

Wait......how dare you question the BRE-Meister!!! It's sacrilege, you heathen!!!!