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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Hi guys....
I have Been watching a video of the Type R history and there is a Test of a Silver Prototype S2000 on nurburgnring with closed Fake Air ducts but they haven't closed the whole Bumper just have put plastic covers over it.
all this years I had the car and never have I imagined this or thought of it but when I saw it I Liked it.
I would take the bumper out and cover the ducts and paint them so they look like they never were there
I Bought a Red vinyl Paper to cover the ducts so I can visualize the Front-end and The bumper so when I put them on the Result was Great.I bought the Vinyl to test my thoughts on the looks and if I didn't like it they were gone so no harm done.They are used just to see how it would look like.The vinyl is off now.
I will say this.
our car has Very Clear Sport lines and there isn't anything excess and no openings like on other cars and when I closed the ducts the car looked lower and wider...And more aggressive if might add.it complimented the car.
anyway I will send you a link of pictures I have made.
I did a search and there wasn't anything on closing -just opening the ducts.
I don't need Brake Ducts because I don't Brake Hard at all and if I do I do it 1 or 2 times.I don't track my car so this Will be better on aerodynamics,not that I care at all.
Please no hard opinions on this and no Bull-sh..
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I like the Stock Bumpers and I don't plan to change them or put a Lip on.
I like the way the car is and I wouldn't change anything except this.

Enjoy

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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The SSX Prototype didn't have holes there at all...



more clearly...


You are discribing this....


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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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have a body shop fill them up with sumthing and paint to match
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jzz30,Apr 17 2006, 02:40 AM
have a body shop fill them up with sumthing and paint to match
Will do that.Will make all Smooth Bumper and repainted,but was thinking on what to be used to close the holes and ho;d ?

And i know that the SSM didnt have holes thats why i said the S2000 like the pictures you posted and the SSM had the Headlights Where the Fake Ducts are now.( i think you knew that but just to be on the record)
And how lucky are those Japanese Guys testing S2000 before anybody.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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[QUOTE=stena,Apr 16 2006, 08:48 PM] Will do that.Will make all Smooth Bumper and repainted,but was thinking on what to be used to close the holes and ho;d ?

And i know that the SSM didnt have holes thats why i said the S2000 like the pictures you posted and the SSM had the Headlights Where the Fake Ducts are now.( i think you knew that but just to
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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I might cut em out one day to provide more air flow to the engine bay.

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:12 PM
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I personaly like the OEM bumper without Ducts than the SSX one...That one more Duct below the Radiator Opening is too much?
I didnt know it was the SSX.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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I think it looks too plain without the brake ducts, even though I cut mine out because the plastic looked cheap IMO.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Provides a nice place to put fog lights.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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It will have a negligible effect on aerodynamics.
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