"We" laser scanned a 300ZX with the intent to perform such tests using
computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Test to be completed;
- results of stock ride height.
- results of lower front height (fwd rake).
- results of lower rear height (aft rake).
- results of lower car over all.
- results of rear spoiler delete.
- results of comprehensive full diffuser design.
- results of comprehensive full diffuser design plus more agressive spoiler design.
- results of comprehensive full diffuser design plus aggressive off the shelf wing.
- results of competition grade brake ducting design.
- results of hood ducting mods.
- results of side view mirror configurations (ala Porsche GT3). It's very time consuming to do the modeling, setting up the CFD parameters,
and processing, etc... I just never got time. Maybe one day... maybe not.
(my biggest hurdle was creating water tight models compatible with my CFD
softwares).
Two fabulous kids, an amazingly patient wife, and 14+ hour days for an
extended period of time makes time consuming hobbies moot. 
Don't even THINK about asking for the Data. I will not acknowledge or reply
to any such requests. What's 4.7 million data points amoung friends?
 This post is lame, cause its a "look what I coulda done, but didnt". I suck, I admit it.
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