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  • 24latemodel
    Junior Member
    • May 2012
    • 10

    #1

    MD3 Evolution nose

    Has anyone used a torpedo heater or torch to help raise the right side ear?
    Or does anyone have any ideas on how to
  • MBR Performance
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2014
    • 199

    #2
    It's down for a reason.

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    • Matt49
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2007
      • 3123

      #3
      MBR is correct. The right side is design to allow air to flow over it and the left side is trying to keep air on the nose/hood by being higher. Having it raised like that on the right would actually deflect air back to the side rather than allow it on to the hood/deck/spoiler.
      AR Bodies is doing the same thing on theirs.

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      • parocket
        Member
        • Feb 2010
        • 69

        #4
        I just installed a MD3 this Saturday, the RF "runner" is still much higher than the ARP nose. The RF splitter is also much shorter on the MD3. Overall I'm skeptical of the MD3 being a better product but will wait until on the track.
        In the end I don't think I'll ever be able to blame the nose for losing but always hoping to find the best product.

        So yes the RF is layed down for a reason, when going straight there is plenty of air coming over the nose, its when ya got her (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)ed a bit in the corner you need that flow across the filler and hood.

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        • bigsmooth
          Senior Member
          • May 2007
          • 463

          #5
          ............
          Last edited by bigsmooth; 02-11-2016, 11:33 AM.

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          • 3wheelinphotos
            Senior Member
            • Oct 2007
            • 354

            #6
            Guess most of you all haven't noticed most of the big names an traveling guys are NOT running the evolution nose..... they is a reason for it too. AR Bodies was way ahead of the curve on the RF flopper by year on MD3

            Mike @ Warrior race cars

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            • Kwoods25
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2014
              • 455

              #7
              What 3WP said, get the old style RF flopper for md3. I was going to put the evo on my car but after talking to some tour guys. I went back to the old style

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              • JustAddDirt
                Senior Member
                • May 2007
                • 1893

                #8
                the AR nose is a lot easier to put together as well.
                I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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                • TALON75
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2007
                  • 887

                  #9
                  Mike I have to disagree with your statement, there are only a handful of cars running the MD3, and only one running the AR, the rest are EVO's. What is your reason for not running the EVO? And AR was only ahead of the MD3 because the sanctioning bodies didn't really care as there were so few of them at the time, but that forced PB to make the changes.
                  www.RACE91.com

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                  • FlatTire
                    Senior Member
                    • Jul 2007
                    • 560

                    #10
                    When these nose makers actually hav wind tunnel data then there will be something to talk about. Until then its all monkey see monkey do speculation.

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                    • 3wheelinphotos
                      Senior Member
                      • Oct 2007
                      • 354

                      #11
                      ALOT tour guys run the newest EVO thing because it FREE simple as that & you would too if it was free. If you look Richards, Davenport and a lot of guys are not running the EVO. It changed the amount of down force on the rear of the car simple by bolting on that EVO nose an this is coming from folks who have down testing back to back with em. We at Warrior we choose the AR nose because it does help your car steer better without taking away from the rear, easy to put on & they customer service is awesome! Just because a company puts out something new does not always mean its better than the model before it may have been because they was trying to keep up with another company...think on why you haven't seen a new nose from AR Bodies yet.. they can't see where it needs improved. YET!

                      Mike @ Warrior Race Cars

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                      • Punisher88
                        Senior Member
                        • Nov 2014
                        • 495

                        #12
                        I have used the Md3 Evo on my personal car since about 2/3 of the way through the year last year. I use the flat right side flopper to gain the advantage the ar had, which is what I was running the beginning of the year. In my opinion the ar doesn't look nearly as good and the shape the wheel opening is cut on the right side let's entirely too much air get to the right side tire when the car is sideways. They really need to look into putting more of a curve on the right side flopper to aid in keeping air off of the tire and out from under the car.

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                        • TALON75
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2007
                          • 887

                          #13
                          Mike, I wasn't trying to start a pissing match on this, just think some of the the info has another side to the story. Yes Performance Bodies does give "some" free pieces, not nearly as many as you might think. That being said AR does the same, just on a smaller level and there are just fewer takers. I have installed every nose on the market( well except the one Gray sells or sold) and they all have there difficult areas. Personally have not seen the difference in running the EVO, as far as it taking anything away from rear downforce, not sure why Rocket felt that was an issue. And if you look close at the pics, Davenport is running the EVO, about the only cars that aren't are the rockets and Owens, and I guess the 1G !! Anyway keep up the good work, AR does make a fine piece also.
                          www.RACE91.com

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                          • 7uptruckracer
                            Senior Member
                            • May 2009
                            • 1336

                            #14
                            Davenport isn't using the EVO RF or he modified it......that flopper top is flat flat flat....good conversation though

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                            • manwplan
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 351

                              #15
                              Originally posted by 7uptruckracer View Post
                              Davenport isn't using the EVO RF or he modified it......that flopper top is flat flat flat....good conversation though
                              You mean this flat flap oh wise one?

                              http://www.performancebodies.com/Pro...se%20&pid=5532

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