iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

And if you have a spare arm and leg

jimmyjazz

If an engine cover costs $360 I guess it will cost quite a bit. Oh well, when I saw the post I took that picture of off of I thought they were pretty cool, practical, efficiant,etc. I was kind of dissapointed I didn't see it when I put the HKS on.

ben_r_

I thought the engine cover was 250...?

jimmyjazz

Yes 250,I just couldn't remember. But if you say 250 per panel it gets too expensive too fast.

br3akenout

iTrader: (1)

wouldn't all those panels also make it slightly heavier? The whole point of those panels are to improve aerodynamics and i guess therefore improve fuel economy and to a degree wind noise (wind noise isn't that bad - if you're annoyed go buy an ES). But since it's heavier doesn't it just cancel out that effect, and possibly even make fuel economy worse? So then the only improvement would just be wind noise i guess - at least a little...

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Ah, I see. Thank you (all three of you) Actually though, the USDM IS's also have the rear piece visible in the back of the picture the OP posted, in addition to the front three pieces.

Javier

pocky

iTrader: (12)

It's really not that much heavier. I BELIEVE it is made out of ABS Plastic. Not much added weight.

Essentially, we are missing the middle parts.

jimmyjazz

Okay I was going to let this thread die but the "random people want to race me" and some of the posts in this thread made me think...100lbs=10hp and wind resitance increases at the rate of speed/cubed ,I wonder what the drag resitance vs weight increase /decrease would be? I don't see all of the panels weighing more than the decrease in drag. Can't find out but was just wondering and I still not going to buy them...On the other hand I wonder what the Carson discount price would be? Hmmmm...

Gernby

iTrader: (1)

Weight wouldn't have anything to do with drag at a steady speed other than just a slight bit more rolling resistance.

jimmyjazz

What if all the panels cost $1200 and it could get you2/10's,which I'm sure they can't but what if....? Maybe 1/10 though....? $1500, come on Brother, work with me ,whats you're cost per tenth?!!! (other than nitrous)

ben_r_

Those panels are stupid man, the front ones are plenty! Put your money elsewhere...

el3ctone

how unfair!! Japan always keep the best to themselves.

Gernby

iTrader: (1)

No chance that it would be measurable in the quarter mile.

jimmyjazz

I know, a night with good air and low d.a. ought to get you into the 12's, but I'm just asking what's it worth to ya. j/k