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What are the "fin" type things that go on the bumper?

Originally Posted by TopElement On DTM cars, the only part from the production cars is the roof. Rest of the car is tube frame with cf body panels. Back on

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Old 04-13-2012, 12:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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On DTM cars, the only part from the production cars is the roof. Rest of the car is tube frame with cf body panels.

Back on topic, canards not only produce downforce themselves, but modify airflow to other parts of the car which can reduce drag or allow other components to generate additional downforce.
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Old 04-13-2012, 08:18 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Yuck!! But those lower holes in the bumper might make good openings for the Stillen brake ducts.
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Yuck!! But those lower holes in the bumper might make good openings for the Stillen brake ducts.
Yeah...they're not really looking to make it pretty, it's a track car.
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Uhhh that Nismo looks great! Fucntioning Aero FTW!
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