Radiator Panel???
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if u are doing that one that u visably see when u pop the hood it depends on the material.
aluminum maybe 1/16"-1/8"
steel 1/16-1/8"
fiberglass 1/8" min
carbon fiber 1/8" min
aluminum maybe 1/16"-1/8"
steel 1/16-1/8"
fiberglass 1/8" min
carbon fiber 1/8" min
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1/16 was borderline too thick
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well I am one for sitting on that part of the car or setting things on it and if it is to thin and it gets hot it could warp or bend...
its not to thick.. it wont hinder it and weight if u buy aluminum is not much at all
its not to thick.. it wont hinder it and weight if u buy aluminum is not much at all
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What about carbon fiber? My buddy has one on his ride.
What advantage does this give to cooling?
Doesn't the stock setup direct air?
I'm asking cause I currently have this area gutted and I'm intrested in getting better air flow.
What advantage does this give to cooling?
Doesn't the stock setup direct air?
I'm asking cause I currently have this area gutted and I'm intrested in getting better air flow.
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if u have that area gutted then u will get a NOTICABLE amount of cooling back to the radiator...
carbon fiber wont cool any better then any other material.. it is not the material doing the cooling all the panel is there for is just to stop the air from going up and over the radiator..
carbon fiber wont cool any better then any other material.. it is not the material doing the cooling all the panel is there for is just to stop the air from going up and over the radiator..
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The plastic baffles accomplish the same task. It's doubtful that the upper rad panel provides more cooling airflow then the stock plastic baffles, but it certainly cleans up that area visually.
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I noticed zero difference before and after making mine.
The belly pan is another story though
but it certainly cleans up that area visually.
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What else could I do to increase air flow. I plan on relocating the horns and cutting the brackets. I'll tape the wiring behing the Metal tube.
I have an N/A that has the front bumper crosses cut out. I figured mazda designed those for better airflow but at the same time they put horns in the way.
Should I keep them or will it help removing them?
I have an N/A that has the front bumper crosses cut out. I figured mazda designed those for better airflow but at the same time they put horns in the way.
Should I keep them or will it help removing them?
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