GT3RS Fender venting
03-10-2015, 10:12 PM
#32
Air would actually flow differently from debris as the car is essentially traveling through it and hence, it appears to be going back. (Relative to the car)
I'm sure they have millions of miles of tests between this car and the 997R.
03-10-2015, 11:18 PM
#33
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Come on guys, they're not faux and they fully functional. Further they're well proven on 997 GT3R and on the upcoming 991 GT3R will look very much like those on the 991 RS. I wish the same could be said of the center locks.
Removing the mesh on track will increase their effectiveness.
Removing the mesh on track will increase their effectiveness.
I still don't get the idea of "removing the mesh". Look at the front mesh on the GT3R. They don't remove that for better flow. They may make the hole bigger, so when 99.5% flows through it, it still gives them the desired flow goal. I just need to see it to believe it. There has been confusion from interviews before.
03-10-2015, 11:22 PM
#34
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After seeing that snow pic, I bet the top of the vents are blocked by "faux" mesh, and the skinny part is left open all the time. And when you desire the increase in downforce, you remove the blocked part. After seeing the GT4 video, they show how the front aero can be changed. And it would make sense, if one can change the rear aero effectiveness, why not allow you to play with the front aero.
03-11-2015, 12:16 AM
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I still don't get the idea of "removing the mesh". Look at the front mesh on the GT3R. They don't remove that for better flow. They may make the hole bigger, so when 99.5% flows through it, it still gives them the desired flow goal. I just need to see it to believe it. There has been confusion from interviews before.
03-11-2015, 05:59 AM
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Not correct. For the third time, these vents are NOT blocked. You can see straight down through the slats and mesh to the tire. How effective the aero is with the mesh in, and how effective the mesh is at blocking debris, I have no idea. But the mesh does prevent fingers and other objects from being in contact with the tire tread, and I believe that is why it is there.
03-11-2015, 11:59 AM
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03-11-2015, 01:51 PM
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Not correct. For the third time, these vents are NOT blocked. You can see straight down through the slats and mesh to the tire. How effective the aero is with the mesh in, and how effective the mesh is at blocking debris, I have no idea. But the mesh does prevent fingers and other objects from being in contact with the tire tread, and I believe that is why it is there.
03-11-2015, 04:24 PM
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Credit goes to MECH33. He was at the show and was kind enough to post detailed photos.
Plenty more in his thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3/...otor-show.html
Plenty more in his thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3/...otor-show.html