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Old 02-22-15, 02:06 PM
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Anyone yet install these on their ride? Any noticeable differences?

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Old 02-22-15, 02:10 PM
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Looks cheap and like a honda civic. Wouldn't add it to the car even if it added 50 horsepower.
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Lol I wonder what the purpose is? Looks?
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Noticeable difference? Of course, each fin reduces the drag coefficient by a factor of .5. Say your Lexus has a drag coefficient of .20, 2 fins will reduce it to .05. That, my friend, is like adding 20 hp. I'd go all out and add 4 fins. You're welcome.
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Originally Posted by obturator
Noticeable difference? Of course, each fin reduces the drag coefficient by a factor of .5. Say your Lexus has a drag coefficient of .20, 2 fins will reduce it to .05. That, my friend, is like adding 20 hp. I'd go all out and add 4 fins. You're welcome.
haha
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Originally Posted by obturator
Noticeable difference? Of course, each fin reduces the drag coefficient by a factor of .5. Say your Lexus has a drag coefficient of .20, 2 fins will reduce it to .05. That, my friend, is like adding 20 hp. I'd go all out and add 4 fins. You're welcome.
Very nice! Lol. Just curious, as they only look like fashion pieces to me.
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Originally Posted by arthur520
Very nice! Lol. Just curious, as they only look like fashion pieces to me.
On a serious note, please don't do it. With that said, it's your car. If it makes you happy, that's all that matters.
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Lexus designer 1: "let's put these fins on the side!"

Lexus designer 2:"Hell no, no one will buy it!"

Lexus designer 1:" Fine, let's make it an accesory at least"

Lexus designer 2: "Okay but you're buying me lunch if no one buys this"
Old 02-22-15, 09:49 PM
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Wow these look stupid and serve no purpose! Sewell really sells them?
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Wow these look stupid and serve no purpose! Sewell really sells them?
Sewell deserves to be shut down for selling this crap. Just kidding. We love Sewell. Please stay open for business.
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What's worse is that they are selling them for over $400, and that's why I asked if there was a noticeable difference. Heck, paying that kind of money for those things, I better notice something! Ha.
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Atomic350 had them on his car. I remembered seeing it in his build thread... https://www.clublexus.com/forums/build-threads/727136-atomic350-build-thread-8.html
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Originally Posted by Fsport14
Atomic350 had them on his car. I remembered seeing it in his build thread... https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...-thread-8.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ml#post8770162
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I think the rear lip spoiler that's an option on the 2015 3IS would be a much better choice for adding downforce.
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Not impressed by that at all.. Surprised that Sewell carries this as well

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