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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 09:13 AM
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Installed these dive planes from Darwin Pro using double stick tape (3M) and 3 rivets per.
The fit up was a bit of a challenge but I think the end result looks good and aggressive and with any luck might function well in conjunction with the stage 3 rear splitter wicker bill extension.
All held up well after a romp out to Montauk Pt.!
Next test NJMP this weekend.
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 10:12 AM
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I have them on my car also, except mine are carbon fiber. I love them !!! You'll fine people either love them or hate them. I love them !!!
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks for your reply.
Mine are CF as well. I had them flash painted to match the rest of the car.
Do you notice a diff in handling at speed?

I love them too!!
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 11:24 AM
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I like!

Made my own carbon fiber version....


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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 11:44 AM
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Sweet! I saw your thread back when I was researching. Beautiful craftsmanship. They look really nice!!
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How effective they are will probably depend on the airflow over them. There may not be a lot of airflow around the side of the front fascia in that area. You may need to stick small strings along the side of the facia and have somebody take a picture of them as you drive by at high speed so you can see if the strings are indicating airflow in that area.

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Thanks for your sage advice Bill!
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Originally Posted by DaWelda
Thanks for your reply.
Mine are CF as well. I had them flash painted to match the rest of the car.
Do you notice a diff in handling at speed?

I love them too!!
I added the Katech front splitter and the ZR1 wing at the same time, so yes there is a handling difference at speed, but I can't say how much is from the dive planes and how much is from the rest of the aero.
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DaWelda, My Friend, You already had "dive-planes" on the front of your car! What do you think those big scoops are on each end of your front "spoiler"?
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