Originally posted by E_SolSi@May 7 2003, 11:11 PM
ok so why is it illegal to remove them then?
go to that link from the DOT page that i posted it explains it in detail
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Originally posted by E_SolSi@May 7 2003, 11:11 PM
ok so why is it illegal to remove them then?
Originally posted by E_SolSi@May 8 2003, 12:43 AM
and you can see that the holes are where the bumper supports would be
so without removing the bumper supports the holes are not functional
and removing the bumper supports is not legal for street use for whatever reason
so fuck it
A bumper is a shield made of steel, aluminum, rubber, or plastic that is mounted on the front and rear of a passenger car. When a low speed collision occurs, the bumper system absorbs the shock to prevent or reduce damage to the car. Some bumpers use energy absorbers or brackets and others are made with a foam cushioning material.
49 CFR Part 581, "The bumper standard," prescribes performance requirements for passenger cars in low-speed front and rear collisions. It applies to front and rear bumpers on passenger cars to prevent the damage to the car body and safety related equipment at barrier impact speeds of 2½ mph across the full width and 1½ mph on the corners.
Originally posted by TRuggiero_@May 8 2003, 09:39 AM
called that because it diffuses air from underneath your car to the outside of the vehicle
Originally posted by TRuggiero_+May 9 2003, 10:45 AM-->TRuggiero_@May 8 2003, 09:39 AM
called that because it diffuses air from underneath your car to the outside of the vehicle
To diffuse something is to move it from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. There are many different types of diffusers with different functions.
Therfor, if I were to add holes to the back of my bumper then the higher concentration of air trapped in the bumper cover could have a way to escape to the outside of the vehicle, lessening drag. Not that I would ever do this cause it probably only hinders my performance at around 100mph.