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samotorsport
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« on: January 21, 2020, 13:06:08 pm »
The logic behind the engine deck lids is pretty clear , but i always wondered what reason was behind modifying the front hood into this ?
Was there a performance , technical aspect behind ? Or was this just for the look ?




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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2020, 17:46:45 pm »
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samotorsport
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« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2020, 12:17:02 pm »
Thanks , i admit i thought it would ve only the look but as most things had a reason to improve behind during those days I was not sure


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Dougy Dee
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2020, 14:03:35 pm »
Could be the funky design stiffened up the light fiberglass to prevent it 'oil canning' at speed...
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2020, 20:46:13 pm »
Quote from: Dougy Dee on January 22, 2020, 14:03:35 pm
Could be the funky design stiffened up the light fiberglass to prevent it 'oil canning' at speed...


I always thought that , but Richie has a wafer thin version of one of my glass bonnets , and that has survived 170 odd mph
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« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2020, 10:45:38 am »
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2020, 16:24:54 pm »
first purpose for me before  used on gassers , those were made for street use  on custom bug  , them maybe , someone wanted a different look  and used  on his racer
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2020, 18:10:26 pm »
no idea but they look awesome lol
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