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UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
Just realised from looking at some piccies in the gallery that my car is missing the black plastic spats in front of the Wheels.
Does that description make sense?
They look like small mudflaps but in front of rather than behind the wheels.
I had thought that my motor felt quite light at higher speeds on the motorway and am now wondering if this is why?
Advice please folks? Now feeling just a tad concerned.
Originally Posted by Bassoctopus,Jun 22 2006, 08:25 AM
Those are aerodynamic parts, not sure how much difference they make though.
The BassMan has it soooooo right again.
Called - Strakes
Located 2 on front Federwell, 4 on rear.
Reason and application?
Here are a few ...
Originally Posted by blureds2k,Jan 6 2004, 02:14 PM
I call those things spats. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they help block/redirect air from getting underneath your tires as your speed increases for stabilty purposes.
Originally Posted by tapout2000,Jan 6 2004, 02:37 PM
reverse mudflaps.
Originally Posted by AndyP,Jan 6 2004, 03:21 PM
They're ride height indicators that warn you of a potential scraping issue as your front end approaches a driveway or grade.
Originally Posted by Charly,Jan 6 2004, 03:37 PM
I think they're called strakes and they improve aerodynamics.
EDIT: they're not strakes. I'm not sure what they're called.
And YES they are called Strakes.
Originally Posted by Black Nugget,Jan 6 2004, 03:48 PM
last time i checked they are mud flaps. there to prevent mud and rocks and dirt from flying up.
thats what i've been told however.
chad
chad, Bad chad.
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[QUOTE=ruexp67,Jan 6 2004, 04:05 PM]They are air jacks for changing tires at the track.
The side strakes are in front of the rear wheels and are painted the body colour. The ones mentioned by jasperthehorse are hang down in front of the front wheels and are black.
Dont know the aerodynamic properties of either
Spats!
The BassMan has it soooooo right again.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they help block/redirect air from getting underneath your tires as your speed increases for stabilty purposes.
chad, Bad chad. 
