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Old Aug 24, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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I'm curious if anyone has pictures of the C5-R's front diffuser? ie underbody pix from the front splitter back to the front axle line.

Ditto on the front diffuser section of the Saleen S7R.

If you could post, or IM me, and I can give you an email addy, I'd appreciate it.

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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:07 PM
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you mean the under tray?
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Yes, the forward section, from the leading edge of the splitter, to the front axle line is my primary interest, but the full underbody would be cool too.
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I'll try to get a couple shots at Laguna Seca next week, but can't make any promisses.

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Thanks Dave!
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (TLGunman)

I'm curious if anyone has pictures of the C5-R's front diffuser? ie underbody pix from the front splitter back to the front axle line.
Ditto on the front diffuser section of the Saleen S7R.
If you could post, or IM me, and I can give you an email addy, I'd appreciate it. Thanks


Would some pix like the above help? I posted several at:

http://palmeter.com/C5RSeb2003W2P01.htm

Let me know what you think.

David

(Sorry, I don't do Saleens.)
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (davidwp97)

I'm curious if anyone has pictures of the C5-R's front diffuser? ie underbody pix from the front splitter back to the front axle line.
Ditto on the front diffuser section of the Saleen S7R.
If you could post, or IM me, and I can give you an email addy, I'd appreciate it. Thanks



Would some pix like the above help? I posted several at:

http://palmeter.com/C5RSeb2003W2P01.htm

Let me know what you think.

David

(Sorry, I don't do Saleens.)
Great pics!! Thanks for sharing!! :cheers:
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (Gary96LT4)

This is almost identical to our World Challenge splitters. We run a integrated "laguna" undertray, very similar to the picture shown. Mine extends back to the front subfram, and it looks as though the C5R is similar.

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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (davidwp97)

Would some pix like the above help? Let me know what you think.
Perfect!

(Sorry, I don't do Saleens.)
Ah, but one can learn alot by studying the enemy ;)

Thanks for the pix. The C5-R is very similar to the MT900's front underbody.
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (TLGunman)

Thanks for the pix. The C5-R is very similar to the MT900's front underbody.
Glad they were helpful. Does the MT900 use the same front underbody for both the street and the race versions?

David
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (davidwp97)

At what speeds does it work and what is available for the street/track C5.
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you use it in conjuction with the splitter like David Farmer has. It makes a suction under the car
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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (John Shiels)

The C5, being a "bottom sucker" cannot use a splitter/undertray with the OEM nose. We run an aftermarket nose, which is identical to OEM except that it has the cut-out in the center, and a closed floor. When combined with a splitter and venturi, it genterates several hundred lbs of downforce. ACP offers these pieces for street car, although ground clearance is a real problem on the street.

Btw, the C6 is supposed to be a "front breather", and should benefit from bolt-on airdams/splitters.

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Default Re: C5-R front diffuser pix? (davidwp97)

Glad they were helpful. Does the MT900 use the same front underbody for both the street and the race versions?

David
Yeah, the front underbody of the MT is exactly the same for street and race cars.
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