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Old May 27, 2017 | 06:50 PM
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Hi guys,
do you front bumper lower hull vents serve an actual purpose or is it for cosmetic purposes only. Does air flow into the hull vents, and if so, where does the air flow go to.
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Old May 27, 2017 | 07:49 PM
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There is... or was... a kit you could get to make the vents functional for track use. It cooled the brakes if i recall correctly.
 
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Old May 27, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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I might get them.
if there's someone who can provide me with the part number of sincerely appreciate it.
 
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Old May 28, 2017 | 12:18 AM
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I think on one of the track threads there was a pdf that mentions this

Would like to order this as well.
 
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Old May 28, 2017 | 12:28 AM
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Back to the OPs original question, those vents are purely cosmetic with zero air flow.
 
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Old May 28, 2017 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by OzXFR
those vents are purely cosmetic with zero air flow.
Laaaaame... Whadaya expect for a $100K, something that actually works??

(And here I am, wanting to spend $700 for for cf ones...)
 

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