[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by vrooooom

I admire them for having fun w/ their designs and pushing the boundaries. It's not for everyone coz if it is, it's going to be conservative.

My question is would something like that tested on a wind tunnel? Are all those ducts really managing air flow (like the GT3RS) or just for looks? Why would a car need to be this wide, coz it's looking VERY wide.

Can't wait to see the whole thing done w/ the wheels and all.

I also love what Adro'd done w/ the GR86 wide body and that wing. Nice!

Based on the fact they haven’t even shown a completed car yet, I’m betting hard there’s ZERO wind tunnel time involved. This is a cosmetic accessory, not a performance modification.

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by beachBmmr

Im sure the amount of engineering this took will go completely unappreciated because of individual aesthetic taste. Hopefully they sell eniugh to recoup their investment.

Could make a nice replica gt3 if painted.

Engineering? This is for Cars and Coffee, not Laguna Seca.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by ShoeZilla

Can you read? Adro will be debuting at SEMA.


Also I am curious to see this build and TJ Hunts build.

But they’re going to paint it, right? 😬

[M3N4CE]

Paint it all black, park it in a dark alley, it'll look just fine

[moses51148]

Hideous!

[azuki]

the more flaps i see the closer it reminds me of someone's vagina

[static_void]

Originally Posted by Blue Angel

Based on the fact they haven’t even shown a completed car yet, I’m betting hard there’s ZERO wind tunnel time involved. This is a cosmetic accessory, not a performance modification.

I'm not a big fan of Adro's work as evidenced by my prior comments, but this is dead wrong. Their chief aerodynamicist (is this even a real job title? Lol) is a former aerodynamicist for the Williams F1 program. I'm sure this is far from being a "cosmetic accessory." They've posted output from computational fluid dynamics models in the past with proven results, and I think it's highly unlikely they won't do the same here.

Remember this comment — we'll see what sort of testing data they put out about this kit in the future.

[//M235ixD]

Not for regular road car I hope - no for me

[Laguna01///M3]

New wheel well liners I hope.

[tom @ eas]

Quick teaser on Adro Widebody Program progress and a slightly better look at the overall package:



Front flares are pushing out 70mm, while the rears are 80mm wider. Wheel/Tire setup are a meaty 265/35-19F and 325/25-20R

[christianb5s4]

I've never been a wing fan short of functional aero on race cars, but with body color added, it actually looks good at least from this angle.

I applaud they're doing something unique, new differentiated offerings even if it comes down to personal preference are never a bad thing.

[chicagofan00]

Looks better with it all painted, however, that front bumper is still ugly as all get out to me. Squished catfish…

[slaughter.mode]

If you'd like to follow the first build happening over at StudioRSR in La Habra, CA, check this thread out.

[M3N4CE]

Reminds me of old vw unpimp my ride commecial, looks like it can fly...

[AhsanU]

It’s different, and I like that.

The general consensus with my friends has been that the adro kit in general looks better on the M4 than it does on the M3, which is why I’m betting they didn’t do it for the M3.. yet. I’m curious to see what it’d look like given the M3 already has some hips

[Blue Angel]

Originally Posted by static_void

Remember this comment — we'll see what sort of testing data they put out about this kit in the future.

I’ll gladly be proven wrong. Just remember that CFD is no substitute for real world testing, and few people have any comprehension of how OEMs develop aero on their cars. A guy with F1 experience is a start, but not a substitute for a robust testing program. I’ve worked in a full-scale OEM automotive wind tunnel - they’re not cheap!

If a race team were to use this kit as part of its development, and then win races, that would be some significant credibility.

[solstice]

The G8X is an in your face angry beast, this turns the dial to 11. Love it.

[M3N4CE]

This build looks great for the track, not so much for the streets. It's like a GT3/4 car that's street legal.

[floridaorange]

I can appreciate how this kit manages to tone down the front grill, or maybe distract, either way it’s a good thing.

[02M3ForMe]

The 3 ‘gills’ on each side of the front bumper look kind of ridiculous, especially as my eyes move over the lower lip area, but love what the added overall width does to the general silhouette.

Would’ve loved if the M4 CSL was a street-legal M4 GT3. Would’ve paid $200k+ for that.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by static_void

I'm not a big fan of Adro's work as evidenced by my prior comments, but this is dead wrong. Their chief aerodynamicist (is this even a real job title? Lol) is a former aerodynamicist for the Williams F1 program. I'm sure this is far from being a "cosmetic accessory." They've posted output from computational fluid dynamics models in the past with proven results, and I think it's highly unlikely they won't do the same here.

Remember this comment — we'll see what sort of testing data they put out about this kit in the future.

Following up. CFD Analysis

[static_void]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Following up. CFD Analysis

Very, very impressive. I didn't expect those kind of numbers. I'm sure anyone who buys the kit will be pleased with those results.