Sunday, September 15, 2024

RZ34 Spoiler Alert!

The first comment my wife made about my new Z after taking it home: "this thing really needs a spoiler."  I love it when she talks like that.  And she wasn't wrong.  While the tapered look works on the 280Z the rear of the new Z Sport just seems to be missing something.



Additionally the Z Sport lacks the lower front spoiler of the Performance model.  After looking for options I landed on Z1 Motorsports in Carrolton GA.  Wow!  I guess I hadn't come across them since they don't produce parts for Z models earlier than the Z32.  Being "right down the street" I also learned that they host the Z Nationals event at their headquarters every year.  Not only did I purchase my ticket for the 2024 just weeks away but I also purchased a front and rear spoiler.

The rear spoiler was pretty easy to install with the double-sided 3M adhesive although I'd recommend two people to ensure it is on straight; it was difficult to get it right by myself.


For the front I purchased an OE unit for the Performance model.  The lower facia had the marks where the holes for the rivets needed to be drilled so the installation was also pretty simple.  I used plastic rivets to install the spoiler.