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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Default Blue tape for aerodynamics? Any proven results?

I have seen this for quite awhile and wondering if anyone has done some testing with this. Looking to try anything to get my car in the 12s next time to the strip.

I know if the car hooks, it will go 12s, but some extra insurance would be nice. lol
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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NYC loves Blueee Tapeeeee!!!lol

i have no idea. But a smoother more aero front end won't hurt. And it would cost you about $3 and about 20 minutes of your time. And maybe a few laughs from the crowd.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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It has to be blue though regular masking tape wont cut it.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Green tape is better for the paint lol
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Default Re: Blue tape for aerodynamics? Any proven results?

but in all seriousness try it out.. You can be the controlled test.

Get the blue stuff (green if you like your paint , as said above).. Make 2 passes without the tape, then make 2 passes with the tape.

and report back

Remember to take pix, i could use a good laugh. lol
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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No offense this is dumb! Haha the blue tape is for preventing rock chips on long drives...the best smoothest front end is fresh paint n if u want 3m makes a clear film for preventing rock chips, used alot on exotics n super fly rides!
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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but in all seriousness try it out.. You can be the controlled test.

Get the blue stuff (green if you like your paint , as said above).. Make 2 passes without the tape, then make 2 passes with the tape.

and report back

Remember to take pix, i could use a good laugh. lol
POOOTIEEEE TANGGGG PIEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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if you can't duck it f*** it!
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by YARO.
Green tape is better for the paint lol
green tape make you go faster lol !!!
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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LOL in for some roasted marshmallows
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Poootie
NYC loves Blueee Tapeeeee!!!lol

i have no idea. But a smoother more aero front end won't hurt. And it would cost you about $3 and about 20 minutes of your time. And maybe a few laughs from the crowd.
I'm definitely trying it next time. I just wanted to see if anyone has done some tests before.
The east coast street racing crowd definitely loves their tape. lol

I'll be taking pics for sure. The whole car is pretty much a joke, so I'll even get some laughs out of it.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Jud-Boosts
No offense this is dumb! Haha the blue tape is for preventing rock chips on long drives...the best smoothest front end is fresh paint n if u want 3m makes a clear film for preventing rock chips, used alot on exotics n super fly rides!
I was also under the impression that it is used to prevent rock chips...
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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most of the guys up here have front ends that line up like shittt. often with a whole 1" gap at the hood, headlights, bumper etc..

The use the tape to fill the gaps...Thats the theory anyway.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Hahahahaha that is so horrible n hood! Tape to fill gaps, never heard or seen! Lol i love doin paint n body! Lol no offense thats jus silly n ridiculous....
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jud-Boosts
Hahahahaha that is so horrible n hood! Tape to fill gaps, never heard or seen! Lol i love doin paint n body! Lol no offense thats jus silly n ridiculous....
You haven't been to Englishtown on a TnT night! It's a sea of blue!

I'm sure if you can drive consistently enough it will add some MPH.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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The way I look at it, is its like the cheap non-permanent way of having the dynamics of a 1 piece front end.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Its for road trips for when ppl drive their car to shows or out of state they dont **** up their front end
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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if you think that closing up all the gaps on the front of your car DOESNT help improve areo... then dont do it and let everyone else go faster for free!
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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Default Re: Blue tape for aerodynamics? Any proven results?

im not a fan of it, how about make your body panels fit correctly. lol
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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Default Re: Blue tape for aerodynamics? Any proven results?

Originally Posted by SPOOLINmatt
im not a fan of it, how about make your body panels fit correctly. lol
Haha I strongly agree! For wat its worth its not worth it! I havent even seen it but I know its gotta b hella tacky! Build a car w/ real power and you wont b worried bout little front end gaps...if you have a straight up drag car w/o a 1 piece front end then have at it...def. not on anything else other than long road trips for temp....jus my opinion...
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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if you think that closing up all the gaps on the front of your car DOESNT help improve areo... then dont do it and let everyone else go faster for free!
That's what I like to hear.
I have been reading some aerodynamics articles and it seems that sealing up the front end is pretty important.
Originally Posted by SPOOLINmatt
im not a fan of it, how about make your body panels fit correctly. lol
My body panels fit correctly.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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i say try it...i deff think it makes a difference...will be enough to impact et/mph im not sure on that but its worth a try
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 04:19 PM
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Black duck tape what's you go fast right Tim..lol
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bauergold
That's what I like to hear.
I have been reading some aerodynamics articles and it seems that sealing up the front end is pretty important.

My body panels fit correctly.

i didnt say they don't
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