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drew · 01-24-2007, 01:08 PM

i'm sure there is some point to them, is it to reduce the ammount of drag from air catching under the bumper lip or what? i think they look extremly gay and saw a neon with them today so i got him and tried to look them up but can't find anything

RayArroyo · 01-24-2007, 01:12 PM

they eliminate air drag when drag racing because it allows air to come out the holes instead of being trapped behind the bumper and causing drag

Broken5hift · 01-24-2007, 01:15 PM

its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

teh DIRT · 01-24-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

they eliminate air drag when drag racing because it allows air to come out the holes instead of being trapped behind the bumper and causing drag

they are stupid. bottom line.

its for men of questionable preference can insert their......thing....into the back of your car.

drew · 01-24-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ray@turbotek

they eliminate air drag when drag racing because it allows air to come out the holes instead of being trapped behind the bumper and causing drag

okay that's exactly what i thought they were for, so why did a stock neon have them? just rice?

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Originally Posted by Broken5hift

its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

i just spit diet pepsi all over my desk, thanks a lot jerk

TurboTagTeam · 01-24-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT

they are stupid. bottom line.

For a full out drag car they are usefull. For a street car they are pointless.

RayArroyo · 01-24-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by drew

okay that's exactly what i thought they were for, so why did a stock neon have them? just rice?

i just spit diet pepsi all over my desk, thanks a lot jerk

RICE IT IS !!!!!!!!!

teh DIRT · 01-24-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

For a full out drag car they are usefull. For a street car they are pointless.

i havent seen them on funny cars.

gpzjack · 01-24-2007, 01:39 PM

Fart Ventilation

PotenzaSub · 01-24-2007, 01:42 PM

They are speed holes. They add like 100 HP each! And each one costs like $800!

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Originally Posted by Broken5hift

its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

where have I heard that before??

mr_eh · 01-24-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT

i havent seen them on funny cars.

ACTUALLY... where the tail lights are on most funny cars is two flaps that sit closed but when moving forward the air pushes them open to do the same thing =P

**TROLL** · 01-24-2007, 03:01 PM

or you could just reshape the underside of the car to make it flat so the air flows right out the back and doesnt get hung up on a bumper thats sticking out...

Broken5hift · 01-24-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

or you could just reshape the underside of the car to make it flat so the air flows right out the back and doesnt get hung up on a bumper thats sticking out...

yea but thats not shiny

Tiny · 01-24-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

or you could just reshape the underside of the car to make it flat so the air flows right out the back and doesnt get hung up on a bumper thats sticking out...

We bolted an air slip onto the underside of the SRT to do just that. No one can see it and it doesn't require stupid holes.

**TROLL** · 01-24-2007, 03:07 PM

yes that is the term i was looking for... isnt the underside if the Carrera GT completely streamlined carbon fiber? baller!

edit: "With attainable speeds of more than 186 mph (300 km/h), aerodynamics plays a crucial role. To achieve as high output co-efficients as possible (so-called “downforce”), the Carrera GT has an underbody geometry that can only be found in similar form in pure racing sports cars. The underbody is completely cased in carbon fiber and provides an additional suction effect thanks to its rear diffusor and flow channels."

Loserkidwac · 01-24-2007, 03:15 PM

real race cars don't have bumpers to put holes in...

Pic for reference:

Found this funny pic while searching for that one

xEJ20x · 01-24-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken5hift

its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

Best response.

dturbocivic · 01-31-2007, 11:40 AM

haha, you guys are crazy.

funny cars do infact have "speed holes" or "speed flaps" whatev ya want to call them, usually up high in the body, where the "tail lights" are supposed to be.

something similar to this

here is an integra with the same idea, but no bling effect

dickerdieter · 01-31-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Broken5hift

its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

hahaha thanks a lot jerk! i cracked up in the middle of class and got my teacher pissed at me

Broken5hift · 01-31-2007, 12:58 PM

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Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	real race cars don't have bumpers to put holes in... Pic for reference: Found this funny pic while searching for that one __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Loserkidwac; 01-24-2007 at 03:21 PM.

01-31-2007, 11:40 AM	#18
dturbocivic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Hatfield, PA Member #2384 My Ride: XXXX HP to the tires :P iTrader: (1)	haha, you guys are crazy. funny cars do infact have "speed holes" or "speed flaps" whatev ya want to call them, usually up high in the body, where the "tail lights" are supposed to be. something similar to this here is an integra with the same idea, but no bling effect __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Broken5hift Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member #397 My Ride: 08 Scion Xb & 06 TSX iTrader: (0)	its to shoot the gerbils out that die in vtec mode

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