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Old 03-14-2013, 11:08 AM
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Anybody have any good solutions to create more downforce on the front of the car with the constraint that it cant look rice, anything simply that could help and also be aesthetically pleasing
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Originally Posted by lilgcts-v
Anybody have any good solutions to create more downforce on the front of the car with the constraint that it cant look rice, anything simply that could help and also be aesthetically pleasing
Hood vents will prevent lift at speed. It won't increase down force but will reduce lift giving a similar effect. Also a front splitter would help with down force but does not exist for our cars unless you custom make one.
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Originally Posted by tommycompton
i was actually thinking this ...hahaha
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Originally Posted by Onefast V
Hood vents will prevent lift at speed. It won't increase down force but will reduce lift giving a similar effect. Also a front splitter would help with down force but does not exist for our cars unless you custom make one.
Thanks for the advice maybe when i get some time i will see somebody about cutting my hood,
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Originally Posted by lilgcts-v
Thanks for the advice maybe when i get some time i will see somebody about cutting my hood,
who you gonna get to do the body work? I have a dent in my hood and need some work done as well..

I was thinking of getting the OEM ZL1 rain gutters for the hood.. biggest thing is if the gutter lines up




need one of these/\ the black tray before the rad, doubt that would fit but need to fab up something to make it work with this oem insert
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Originally Posted by tommycompton
That's awesome. Mad downforce, yo.



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