why did Honda put these here...
10-09-2009, 06:46 AM
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why did Honda put these here...
There are some plastic trays in the rear wheel arch liner but I have no idea why they are there, the only reason I can think of is that they would catch stones (at least that's what they've done anyway). But why would you want to...
Also, the flaps under the front bumper in front of the wheels. All I can see is they cause unnecessary drag. So I can't work out what the function of these are either.
I've taken them both off because of this but if anyone can shed any light on this it would be very interesting.
Also, the flaps under the front bumper in front of the wheels. All I can see is they cause unnecessary drag. So I can't work out what the function of these are either.
I've taken them both off because of this but if anyone can shed any light on this it would be very interesting.
10-09-2009, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Owen_1987,Oct 9 2009, 03:46 PM
I've taken them both off ...
If we all went round removing components from our cars just because we don't know what they're for there could be some very serious consequences!
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10-09-2009, 07:11 AM
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These are the front air strakes, there are designed (apparently) to assist airflow over and around the front brakes and discs for more improved cooling (well thats what Honda told me AFTER i had took mine off 
Well actually one snapped one off on a curb, 17.99GPB to replace the strake, or 170 GPB to replace the inner plastic wheel arch (which is where the brake occurred
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Thankfully Evo-stick serious glue came to my rescue, its still stuck firmly (well it was when i sold my last S)
happy days.....
Well actually one snapped one off on a curb, 17.99GPB to replace the strake, or 170 GPB to replace the inner plastic wheel arch (which is where the brake occurred
)Thankfully Evo-stick serious glue came to my rescue, its still stuck firmly (well it was when i sold my last S)
happy days.....
10-09-2009, 07:12 AM
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I'm a highly qualified mechanic so I know about what I can and can't do safely.
I don't see how this would stop the front from lifting as they aren't angled for downforce.
I don't see how this would stop the front from lifting as they aren't angled for downforce.
10-09-2009, 07:13 AM
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Hmmm, those parts cost Honda money in terms of parts and then labour to fit them. I'm sure if they could make an extra few pence per car by not fitting them they probably would, hence I guess they're there for a reason, just may be... 