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CYD 11-29-06 12:31 AM

Roof Curves...
 
I see a small hint of a roof curve like a bubble above each seat, like the roof of a viper but not as extreme.

Is this common to all FD's? Does anyone have a good shot of this on an FD with a sunroof?

Thanks,

~CYD

VegasFD 11-29-06 12:36 AM

That's the way the roof was designed. I call it the double bubble.

CarbonR1 11-29-06 01:08 AM

The double bubble is there for aerodynamics.

IMPACT 7 11-29-06 01:38 AM

Creates just a tad bit more space for a helmet as well.

aoc007 11-29-06 02:01 AM


Originally Posted by IMPACT 7
Creates just a tad bit more space for a helmet as well.

Great for that too, try to ride around the track in an FD with the sunroof when you're 6'+ haha.

frpilot 11-29-06 02:29 AM

my friend pointed me out to it on FDs.. he said it looks like a butt.

cruiser 11-29-06 02:55 AM


Originally Posted by aoc007
Great for that too, try to ride around the track in an FD with the sunroof when you're 6'+ haha.

Why do you think I'm trying to get a racing seat or another set of suede ones so that I rip the butt padding out ;)

CYD 11-29-06 03:36 AM


Originally Posted by aoc007
Great for that too, try to ride around the track in an FD with the sunroof when you're 6'+ haha.

Does the FD's with the sunroof not get the double bubble treatment?

EFS.O 11-29-06 04:03 AM

all Fd's have the same roof design.

tsmysak1 11-29-06 08:37 AM

I was told once by I don't remember who, that this was an area of drag limitation and as the result of a wind tunnel test, they put this there to reduce the drag...maybe someone can confirm...

rx7playa 11-29-06 08:48 AM

It has a double bubble because it has two rotors. Read the last paragraph.

http://www.carartinc.com/products.as...mp=1&menu=C491

dubulup 11-29-06 08:58 AM

the sun roof'd 7's have it...but it's a little more hidden...most think its a dent :(

RE-Amemiya 11-29-06 12:20 PM

Always thought it was for aerodynamics and to help when you're possible wearing a helmet.


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