01-29-2012, 03:43 PM | #1 |
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Contemplating opening up the side crease/vent
It seems to be a pretty simple project the hard part is where should the opening stop? The guys that laid the vinyl in the crease tapered it almost to the ends. I feel the opening should only be vertical along the flat surface and the taper should stay closed (its only there to allow for the difference in depth of the panel). I found and attached pics to illustrate what I mean.
Some people expressed concern about the strength of the panel. By leaving the horizontal portions intact and the portions I marked with a black line in the attached pic I think strength or lack of strength will not be an issue. |
01-29-2012, 04:25 PM | #3 |
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keep us updated on the project, i like the idea!
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Was reported earlier that it was initially the purpose of the ///M division to leave these side vents effectively open. However, development apparently struggled with getting the alignment/rigidity right with opened vents. As time for development was tight (and additional crash tests likely would be required, I assume), the plan was shelved. Missed chance, but time was of the essence. Would have been nice though. Anyway, good luck with your project.
"Was at M studio this week as part of my ED and got to talk for to a lead engineer for quite a while; He clarified that these front fender areas that now suggest the vents, originally where meant to have real functional vents. They'd be even bigger then the ~2cm they are now. (Thus cutting them open in the shape they are now would apparently not provide much aerodynamic benefit ie release significant wheel well air pressure). However they couldn't get the fender sheet stamping molds accurate enough within the allotted time/budget. Particularly the two fenders sides exactly mirroring each other in shape proved too hard to achieve with functional vents. Pity, but I do respect that they either do it right or not at all." http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...87&postcount=7 |
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The front side panels are not part of the car's basic structure, ie you're not likely to run into strength issues. Originally this was the intention of the M design team yet they could not get the press molds symmetrical enough (left side vs right side). Other nice examples:
Ford S max: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqYOKk!...t+ub5!~~_3.JPG Porsche Panamera: http://www.madaboutporkers.com/sitei...6_1004x750.jpg Mazda RX8: http://image.motortrend.com/f/100951...+rear_view.jpg Go for it, it will earn you the brass balls award, and if it looks as good as we expect: the coveted 2012 1M top style modification award! |
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If it comes out well you will have major e-cred.
I'm curious if opening this up will allow hot air to escape the engine bay without more work to the inside of the fender. If its functional I'm probably on board with doing it myself, but you first!
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Maybe someone like Slek can manufacture a clip-on CF piece/mini grill for the new cutout opening
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Ill keep you posted, I am interested, I just need to make sure its going to look how I am picturing it in my mind. I may get a spare fender just to try some things out. As far as under hood heat, it seems like the engine bay is closed off from the fender, I cant be sure since I havent looked closely. |
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Seems like the wheel well is closed off so the pebbles and what not cant be thrown up through an opening in the fender. Not positive since I havent taken a hard look at it yet. I do plan on doing a screen/mesh to finish the opening and not have just a gaping hole. Something similar to my rear diffuser on my 135 (dunno if you ever saw that).... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214705 |
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It does, I have the mesh ready for it . Im just waiting for my diffuser so I dont have to lay down in the garage twice. |
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