Under panel to go between factory aero panels - cover exhaust and d-shaft? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Turbowned · 10-22-2012, 02:21 PM

Hey guys,

So how about a panel to go in between the factory under body panels in order to cover up the potential drag caused by the exhaust and driveshaft? Obviously it couldn't cover the catalytic converter without melting, but behind that perhaps? Thoughts? Anyone interested in one or in producing them?

usptwins · 10-22-2012, 05:45 PM

It would definately need to be lined with heat resistant material... But it is a great idea. Hell, just plastic would be nice.

neutron256 · 10-22-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Hey guys,

So how about a panel to go in between the factory under body panels in order to cover up the potential drag caused by the exhaust and driveshaft? Obviously it couldn't cover the catalytic converter without melting, but behind that perhaps? Thoughts? Anyone interested in one or in producing them?

It would be fairly easy to fab something for that area but I wouldn't recommend it without some careful testing. I'd be worried that without any sort of venting to move at least some air over heat could build up to a dangerous level.

Hanakuso · 10-22-2012, 07:02 PM

I feel the potential consequences would be high compared to the benefits. Although if whatever company did do some testing in some extreme conditions/weather I would feel a little more comfortable.

10-22-2012, 05:45 PM	#2
usptwins Toyota Soul Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 96 taco Location: Louisiana Posts: 528 Thanks: 725 Thanked 99 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It would definately need to be lined with heat resistant material... But it is a great idea. Hell, just plastic would be nice. __________________ No replacement for Displacement??? Tell that to the people with a 2JZ.

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Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I feel the potential consequences would be high compared to the benefits. Although if whatever company did do some testing in some extreme conditions/weather I would feel a little more comfortable.

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