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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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the one on our G is actually tuned for exact downforce to provide 0 lift. i highly doubt the aluminum piece does the same.
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however, if anyone needs that kind of protection, your car is way too low and you should be driving a rally car like a wrx.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by vINCe_Inc
the one on our G is actually tuned for exact downforce to provide 0 lift. i highly doubt the aluminum piece does the same.
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however, if anyone needs that kind of protection, your car is way too low and you should be driving a rally car like a wrx.
woah there big boy. this is not an F1 car. hell its not even a 430 for that matter. the front under tray does not create complete zero lift. it has more design in it for easy maintence then it does aerodynamics. changing the front panel on this car is not going to effect the aero negatively. and if by some odd chance it did. it would never be enough of a difference for any street driver to tell
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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Thanks. I guess when you post the pics of the one you are doing for the 370, it will give us an idea of flush/aero it will be on our cars. Kind of hard to tell looking the one on the STI.

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It's not blue, it's polish aluminum. We won't be powder coating these.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by vINCe_Inc
the one on our G is actually tuned for exact downforce to provide 0 lift. i highly doubt the aluminum piece does the same.
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however, if anyone needs that kind of protection, your car is way too low and you should be driving a rally car like a wrx.
Not possible to be too low
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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will this be giving a little more ground/chassis clearance? because i am destroying the plastic undertray now due to the extra thickness and crease put in the tray so you can fold it over for oil changes.

SHIFT!!!! USE THE SHIFT KEYS!!! It's already hard enough to read and understand your posts to begin with.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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SHIFT!!!! USE THE SHIFT KEYS!!! It's already hard enough to read and understand your posts to begin with.
hahaha plus 1 for you
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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will this be giving a little more ground/chassis clearance? because i am destroying the plastic undertray now due to the extra thickness and crease put in the tray so you can fold it over for oil changes.
werd.. +1


also depends on the prices...its a great idea....
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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werd.. +1


also depends on the prices...its a great idea....
Price point should be around $350 to $450 range. This piece won't have any more clearance than the OEM plastic piece.

We know for a fact that the vents will provide better engine cooling by venting off the extra heat that was trap inside the engine bay.

In addition, the flatter / aluminum surface will reduce air turbulence and provide better air flow underneath the car. Kind of like the rear diffuser will do but for the front of the car.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GTSPEC-MARK
Kind of like the rear diffuser will do but for the front of the car.
Do you plan on making one for the rear?
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Suggested price? Ill get 1.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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mark ill come fit it if you want call paul so he can tell me about it
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:45 AM
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Nice Mark, I am sure it would be worth making.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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Here is what the stock one looks like from below.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GTSPEC-MARK
it's not for look at all. The added vents help air escape from the engine bay thus provide better cooling.

Also protect against rock which the OEM plastic cover won't.

Other benefits including increase downforce, provide better air flow underneath the car.
^^ +1

Aside from it looking better than the oem plastic that will flex when your going fast, this is actually a functional piece for downforce. I want ken, make me one...lol
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Make at least two.. i was running in the 150s a couple times and thought i might get airborn!!
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