Valence panels and Brawn

[humble sabot]

i found this:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/476 ... be83_b.jpg

I imagine they're trying to separate airflow inside the bodywork, but they've put paint in the hottest area, is this possibly just put there in the pits?

[Formula None]

Not sure if they separate any airstreams, but they do act as exhaust heat shields and provide a smoother path of travel for the air exiting the radiators and out through the back of the car.






I assume they are CF panels, does anyone know if the silver color is a paint or thin metallic film?

Uncoated version:



You can get an idea of how beneficial they might be for providing a less restrictive path for the radiator exhaust in this image:

[humble sabot]

i guess it's the over-the-gearbox radiator exhausts of late that have brought this on.
That toyota one is interesting, it seems there's a duct dedicated to the oil cooler made just like the f-ducts.

[forty-two]

i found this:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/476 ... be83_b.jpg

I imagine they're trying to separate airflow inside the bodywork, but they've put paint in the hottest area, is this possibly just put there in the pits?

Out of interest, I think that image is of a car used as a demonstrator. Note that the radiator has electric fans fitted to it, which obviously would be illegal under current regs. Perhaps it's a re-liveried BGP001?

Good spot on the Toyota image, I didn't notice that at 1st glance.

[scarbs]

BTW The silver finish isnt paint, its a coating such as Zircotech

[Formula None]

BTW The silver finish isnt paint, its a coating such as Zircotech

Thanks Scarbs. This seems to be what you were referring to: http://www.zircotec.com/page/composite_coatings/22