Which one looks better?

F360C · 03-28-2011, 08:39 PM

I am thinking about a little weekend project. I think I am going to make something to block off the the gap between my splitter and bumper to help reduce some drag created by the pocket. Now the question is what do you think looks better.. with the block body color or blocker in black? Please excuse the crap blackberry pic and my even worse skills with MS paint!

Rick Hunter · 03-28-2011, 08:53 PM

Without.

Daemonblitz · 03-28-2011, 08:57 PM

I could go with either look, by adding a piece in between you will basically "lose" the fangs if you colour match it. I kind of like the fangs though.
Chris who organized the GB for the splitter is already working on a piece that goes in between the fangs, he already posted pics under one of his threads, can't recall which at the moment.

Quick question, are your and your brothers ARC-8s the same colour ? His look like satin black and yours look Anthracite/Hyper Black in some pics. I am definitely digging these rims though i think i am going to pick a set of them up ... as soon as i can decide on a colour, its gonna be a tough choice.

P.S.
Your MS paint skills are epic.

F360C · 03-28-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daemonblitz

I could go with either look, by adding a piece in between you will basically "lose" the fangs if you colour match it. I kind of like the fangs though.
Chris who organized the GB for the splitter is already working on a piece that goes in between the fangs, he already posted pics under one of his threads, can't recall which at the moment.

Quick question, are your and your brothers ARC-8s the same colour ? His look like satin black and yours look Anthracite/Hyper Black in some pics. I am definitely digging these rims though i think i am going to pick a set of them up ... as soon as i can decide on a colour, its gonna be a tough choice.

P.S.
Your MS paint skills are epic.

Its all those years of sitting in class at georgian playing in MS Paint that made my skills so epic!

I saw the one Chris is making but its not totally the shape I want so I think I am going to make my own.

My wheels are Anthracite and my bro's are satin black. Don't go off those pics though for color. Both set of rims are very soiled with brake dust for two days at the track.

I was alittle unclear in my first post but the blocker is most likely going to happen either way to rid the car of the drag but the question is more is I should paint it body color or black? I am going to reword the original post.

VinnieAces · 03-28-2011, 09:22 PM

i think i'd go black to keep the fangs from blending away

fighting_fish · 03-29-2011, 02:02 AM

I vote black.

johanness · 03-29-2011, 02:35 AM

Definitely black

inTgr8r · 03-29-2011, 07:18 AM

+1 for black!

I'm wrestling with this idea as well.
I was considered aluminum stock, what material are you thinking of using?

Incompatible · 03-29-2011, 09:32 AM

Black! Keeps the oem fang look.

whitejdm · 03-29-2011, 09:46 AM

I'm going to play the devils advocate.

The black makes it look like you took a splitter and bolted it onto an oem bumper.
The white however makes the whole front look alot more "motorsport". You may lose the 'fangs' but you gain visual harmony.

a_riddler · 03-29-2011, 10:04 AM

What about simply removing the trim to open the airway? Remove part#27

ZStig · 03-29-2011, 10:14 AM

Ive never seen that part on my car, lol

Shipkiller · 03-29-2011, 10:14 AM

On the second pic, I originally thought you cut the fangs off and bolted the splitter to the bumper cover.

The others are correct, it you paint is white you lose the fang look. I am not sure which one I like better.

Let me know if you see any difference on the track with the new piece in place. I am very interested...

Daemonblitz · 03-29-2011, 10:23 AM

Only coupes have it.

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

Ive never seen that part on my car, lol

And i am pretty sure you have to remove it permanently anyway when mounting the splitter, so F360's is probably off already.

inTgr8r · 03-29-2011, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

On the second pic, I originally thought you cut the fangs off and bolted the splitter to the bumper cover.

The others are correct, it you paint is white you lose the fang look. I am not sure which one I like better.

Let me know if you see any difference on the track with the new piece in place. I am very interested...

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...82#post9218082

apexstrafer · 03-29-2011, 03:48 PM

I think I like it body color better. As someone stated, it just flows nicer. Your car looks &%$*ing killer either way.

esqu1re · 03-29-2011, 04:43 PM

my opinion is black.

bhoch · 03-29-2011, 06:32 PM

Black looks like it belongs there. A white (body color) would look like an extra piece attached to the front.

F360C · 03-29-2011, 07:50 PM

Looks like the overall opinion is black!

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitejdm

I'm going to play the devils advocate.

The black makes it look like you took a splitter and bolted it onto an oem bumper.
The white however makes the whole front look alot more "motorsport". You may lose the 'fangs' but you gain visual harmony.

You and I are thinking the same way. This is the way I am leaning now.I think I will just paint it white to begin with and see how I like it. If i don't like it I wll just cover it in black vinyl or paint it black

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

+1 for black!

I'm wrestling with this idea as well.
I was considered aluminum stock, what material are you thinking of using?

I think I am going to make it out of foam or balsa wood then cover in super thin layer of glass to keep weight down

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_riddler

What about simply removing the trim to open the airway? Remove part#27

My part #27 is off but I think it would be possible to leave it on if you wish. The lower engine cover is actually what closes off the back of the splitter and makes it a pocket.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

On the second pic, I originally thought you cut the fangs off and bolted the splitter to the bumper cover.

The others are correct, it you paint is white you lose the fang look. I am not sure which one I like better.

Let me know if you see any difference on the track with the new piece in place. I am very interested...

Click the link inTgr8r posted. It has detailed review of the splitter. In short it does make a very noticable difference and I will not be taking it off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by apexstrafer

I think I like it body color better. As someone stated, it just flows nicer. Your car looks &%$*ing killer either way.

Thank you sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhoch

Black looks like it belongs there. A white (body color) would look like an extra piece attached to the front.

That is the only thing I am worried about. I don't want it to looked to tacked on.

Shipkiller · 03-29-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F360C

Click the link inTgr8r posted. It has detailed review of the splitter. In short it does make a very noticeable difference and I will not be taking it off!

Sorry, I did not explain myself correctly.

What I was wondering is if adding that small piece up front to direct the air flow up over the car and down past the splitter, instead of through the gap, has a noticeable change in downforce?

I have already had my car/splitter on the track at VIR and yes, the splitter itself makes a big improvement.. Just wondering if the new piece will make that much more of a difference. It might not be noticeable or only slightly..

Shereef_Osman · 03-29-2011, 08:05 PM

My vote is white. Looks great either way though.

BruceJ · 03-29-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Without.

+1

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Daemonblitz Commander 219 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Z4MC/M5/640iX/M1000RR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, ON, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [9.50] 2006 Z4M Coupe [8.77] 2010 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	I could go with either look, by adding a piece in between you will basically "lose" the fangs if you colour match it. I kind of like the fangs though. Chris who organized the GB for the splitter is already working on a piece that goes in between the fangs, he already posted pics under one of his threads, can't recall which at the moment. Quick question, are your and your brothers ARC-8s the same colour ? His look like satin black and yours look Anthracite/Hyper Black in some pics. I am definitely digging these rims though i think i am going to pick a set of them up ... as soon as i can decide on a colour, its gonna be a tough choice. P.S. Your MS paint skills are epic.
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	i think i'd go black to keep the fangs from blending away __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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fighting_fish Private First Class 6 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2.5i Z4 2004 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I vote black.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	+1 for black! I'm wrestling with this idea as well. I was considered aluminum stock, what material are you thinking of using? __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold) Last edited by inTgr8r; 03-29-2011 at 07:30 AM..
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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Black! Keeps the oem fang look. __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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whitejdm Private First Class 7 Rep 120 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I'm going to play the devils advocate. The black makes it look like you took a splitter and bolted it onto an oem bumper. The white however makes the whole front look alot more "motorsport". You may lose the 'fangs' but you gain visual harmony.
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	On the second pic, I originally thought you cut the fangs off and bolted the splitter to the bumper cover. The others are correct, it you paint is white you lose the fang look. I am not sure which one I like better. Let me know if you see any difference on the track with the new piece in place. I am very interested...
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apexstrafer First Lieutenant 14 Rep 385 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I think I like it body color better. As someone stated, it just flows nicer. Your car looks &%$*ing killer either way. __________________
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	my opinion is black. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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bhoch SSGT USMC - '78 - '86 13 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 [7.33]	Black looks like it belongs there. A white (body color) would look like an extra piece attached to the front. __________________ Thanks, Bill 2007 3.0si Roadster Black/Red, sport, Piano Black F14 Forgestar's
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Shereef_Osman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC & 89 325is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (6)	My vote is white. Looks great either way though.
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