Maybe a bead of RTV on some of those seams could keep it sealed?
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostMaybe a bead of RTV on some of those seams could keep it sealed?
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostYea I guess probably not necessary. Could you use the side skirts as a mounting location for some underbody aero?
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Originally posted by Digitalwave View PostSolid skid plates will raise engine fluid temps as the main cooling comes from the oil pan itself. Definitely something to be mindful and careful about when going flat bottom. The air entering the bay via the radiator needs to escape somehow (hood vent, just after the radiator ideally).
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I asked about filling in that area because filling it in would defeat the purpose in making the gap but it kind of looked unfinished. I can see the mesh finishing the look while keeping it functional. Have you considered filling in the area and installing something like a hood vent? I am always amazed by what you come up with. Keep up the good work.How to remove, install or convert to pop out windows
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostI believe it! It's amazing how low some of that stuff sits. Most certainly doesn't help with drag either I'm sure. I have also thought about how a lower skid plate could also be utilized to cool down the engine bay temps. If E30s need help in any department it's aero and engine bay temps.
Originally posted by Digitalwave View PostSolid skid plates will raise engine fluid temps as the main cooling comes from the oil pan itself. Definitely something to be mindful and careful about when going flat bottom. The air entering the bay via the radiator needs to escape somehow (hood vent, just after the radiator ideally).
Originally posted by jeenyus View PostIt makes me think about my Audi and how it's skid plate has little almost triangle cutouts to pull air from the engine while driving. Would this not work with the E30 as well? I also think hood vents are probably the best case for sure, though.
Originally posted by rzerob View PostI asked about filling in that area because filling it in would defeat the purpose in making the gap but it kind of looked unfinished. I can see the mesh finishing the look while keeping it functional. Have you considered filling in the area and installing something like a hood vent? I am always amazed by what you come up with. Keep up the good work.
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Reading more into NACA ducts it's a pretty amazing design. So basically depending on the orientation of the duct it creates a high of low pressure. Flip them and it pulls air out, flip them the other way and if pushes air in. So you could theoretically mount these in either orientation to move air in the engine, depending on the area of placement.
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Originally posted by jeenyus View PostReading more into NACA ducts it's a pretty amazing design. So basically depending on the orientation of the duct it creates a high of low pressure. Flip them and it pulls air out, flip them the other way and if pushes air in. So you could theoretically mount these in either orientation to move air in the engine, depending on the area of placement.
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