Images
copyright Pat Michl,
Martin Spetz, and Michael
J. Fuller
Text
copyright Michael
J. Fuller
The
B06/10 louvers are flush mounted to the fender |
At
Houston a gurney appeared mounted to the very leading edge of the louver
panel. It is understood that this results in increased downforce
for slightly more drag. How this gurney functions is a matter of
speculation, but a good guess would be that the gurney's low pressure wake
enhances the louver's function by creating additional low pressure to encourage
the flow of air from within the wheel well. See a similar application
on the Zytek
04S. |
The
valence panel that connects the pontoon fender to the tub has an "Omega"
shape to it and differs from the initial flat B05/40
offering. |
This
valance panel is also part of an update kit for the B05/40 suggesting that
it is more about efficiency than absolute downforce. Though it does
scream for a gurney on its trailing edge, eh Julian? |