air dam opinions and pics ?

[cozye]

For my 280z project, I am considering air dam options.

Was wondering if anyone had any opinions or experience with the BRE style "spook" vs. the Type1 air dam.

Also I've been wondering if I do go with the type 1, should I go with the Uerethane or Fiberglass version ?

Originally I did not want to go with an air dam, I am trying to keep the car "period correct" looking, although original is not exactly what I am after. In my eye, some of the air dams give the car a more "modern" look, and thats not what I am after. I figured I would ask for opinions however, since some front valence bodywork is required (mine is a little beat up), going with a type 1 air dam would save me some work.

I have converted to the 240z bumpers, so with the exception of the turn signals I believe pics of the 240 will be more accurate for what it will look like.

On MSA's page, they have a number of air dams that will work with the 240 bumper, but they only have some crappy pics so its hard for me to decide.. Also I don't know how well they fit and if there are clearance issues with a 280 that's been lowered 1"

Also open for a decision is if I do get an air dam, do I paint the same color as the car, or go with a satin black appearance such as Cygnus X1 did with his 280 (which looks really sharp IMO)

Here is a pic of my car with a 240 bumper mocked up, although I have a new shiny one now waiting for it in the basement

[5thhorsemann]

This is an extension of a recent thread. It seems to be the agreed upon opinion that urethane is the way to go for a bolt on spoiler. I however am looking to mould the shugar scoops, fenders and spoiler, while shaving the running lights. I also want to rid the car of it's bumpers and go with the gaping mouth look. Therefor I had to find a fiberglass air dam to make it easy on myself.

Seems like the most compelling reason for urethane is the ease of repair and it's forgiving nature, when it contacts curbs, speed humps and such. Most of the urethane parts I've seen flex and buckel at high speed, and will need some braces installed to combat this.

This pic won't help with your project, but WTF, this is sort of what I want to end up with. Less the moulding required.

[jfa.series1]

For maximum visual impact, painting a spook or airdam in body color will probably get the job done. Going with black will be a lot more subtle.

Interesting that you mention the BRE Spook. My car was delivered with the first edition spook from BRE (photo). You can see it on the John Morton 1970 car in the old pictures for sale on the BRE site. By its appearance, this design probably had more air dam qualities than downforce. It was replaced in 1971 with the more traditional shovel design now associated with a BRE Spook.

My spook has been restored and is getting a body-color finish as part of my car's repaint.

Jim

[cozye]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm leaning towards the Type1 Urethane at the moment. I'm thinking of placing an order next week for a bunch of stuff with MSA and might get the one they have.