Fake ''air'' intakes
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Fake ''air'' intakes
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I have really never seen a post or any journalist say this about the SVR but why would it have two big fake air intakes in the front? This is something you see from Honda and Toyota and shouldn't be on a Jaguar. Only Effspot has discussed this as far as I'm concerned.
That alone is a big reason I have never been interested in the SVR.
I love the F-type and this post is not here to upset anyone.
See 9:07 in the video.
I have really never seen a post or any journalist say this about the SVR but why would it have two big fake air intakes in the front? This is something you see from Honda and Toyota and shouldn't be on a Jaguar. Only Effspot has discussed this as far as I'm concerned.
That alone is a big reason I have never been interested in the SVR.
I love the F-type and this post is not here to upset anyone.
See 9:07 in the video.
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A vertical wall of plastic seems like it would create more drag and be more detrimental than the honeycomb that gives the air a chance to flow past the hot cats.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
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A vertical wall of plastic seems like it would create more drag and be more detrimental than the honeycomb that gives the air a chance to flow past the hot cats.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
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Sure. But they may have made ducting behind those vents to direct air at the brakes, or be concerned about frontal surface area for cooling and decided to leave them open. Aero dynamics is an extremely complex thing and varies wildly based on your goals for the vehicle. Top speed, fuel economy, handling and cooling all require completely different aero strategies. It’s a balancing act and can result in some funky designs to get everything right. Add in US crash standards and it’s really a mess.
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My personal view is these fake vents are tacky styling features whether on F type or any other car.
I hate this aspect of my F types looks.
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+1. Air dams can be very effective at reducing drag and lift. The best use for those “air intakes” would be for brake cooling. In fact, an OEM brake duct for that location was available for track use only, but later discontinued.
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