Beatrush Underpanel

After a couple of years deliberation I have finally put in an order for a Beatrush underpanel.  I don't believe it will fit perfectly with the J's splitter which was the main reason for putting me off. However I will ask Tom to work his magic and make it work as the combination should be very effective.

 


This underpanel sits under the front bumper and ends just past where the 4-2 is located as shown in the below picture.

The benefits are as follows:

• Air turbulence is significantly reduced, producing a more stable ride at higher speeds and increasing down force by creating higher suction pressures between the panel and road.  
• Engine temperatures are reduced and stabilised by removing heat from the engine compartment with specialized slits made to draw out hot air whilst the vehicle is in motion. This is achieved during the creation of down force, as this negative pressure sucks out the heat and is then swooped out by colder air moving underneath.  
• Provides greater protection under the engine than stock plastic panels during heavy track or circuit racing competitions.

The Evo version of this underpanel was reviewed by evolutionm back in 2007 with great results on Summit Point's Main Track. In summary:

• Best lap times - 1:29 (without) Vs 1:26 (with)
• Increase in straight line speed of 15mph on the main straight with the underpanel

Now, the evo in question comes with a plastic OEM underpanel as standard which was not run during these tests. This may be a cause for arguments for evo owners however, for DC5 owners this is irrelevant as we do not have an underpanel to this extent :)

In addition, the underpanel should compliment the J's front splitter well as the J's doesn't go as far back as the Beatrush panel, but does provide panelling in front of the wheels which as you can see from the previous picture is wide open on a stock DC5 and also is not covered by the Beatrush. See below the J's front splitter for reference.

Oh yes, and Sumo Power have notified me that my parts should be arriving next week :)