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Because the build quality is just not the same...the fit and finish is not always on par with that of the OEM parts.
It's cheaper, and there's always a reason why.
Is fit and finish really worth an item that costs 3x more? Yeah the build quality *may* be a bit better, but I can't imagine these are 3x as good.
Yup, and one of the reasons is mark-up pure and simple.
Some people are happy painting their car with spray cans or plastidip and calling it a day for example. I'm not of that school of thoughts.
I have a hard time arguing for Ford Performance having superior fitment these day’s, but that’s from my recent experiences on engine parts.
That said, I wish a nice composite or carbon part was out there.
Boundary layers in aero refers to the layer of air immediately above the boundary surface (English Translation: the lower speed air that is passing over/coming in contact with your hood). This is the air that is creating your downforce.Ok so I’ve got a question about hood vents in general, and this one in particular.
I’ve read that the race louver is the most effective for s550’s. It’s also the smallest. Given that ford has all the resources for testing wouldn’t they have built this vent smaller if the wind tunnel proved smaller was better? I’ve also read a wicker to disrupt the boundary layer adhesion helps considerably. I don’t see a wicker on the leading edge of this vent.
What gives?
Ok so I’ve got a question about hood vents in general, and this one in particular.
I’ve read that the race louver is the most effective for s550’s. It’s also the smallest. Given that ford has all the resources for testing wouldn’t they have built this vent smaller if the wind tunnel proved smaller was better? I’ve also read a wicker to disrupt the boundary layer adhesion helps considerably. I don’t see a wicker on the leading edge of this vent.
What gives?
I’ve only used chassis/suspension parts.I have a hard time arguing for Ford Performance having superior fitment these day’s, but that’s from my recent experiences on engine parts.
That said, I wish a nice composite or carbon part was out there.
I have this hood by Anderson Composites. The fit was better than my OEM hood. My painter was actually quite surprised, and this guy is pickier than me!I have a hard time arguing for Ford Performance having superior fitment these day’s, but that’s from my recent experiences on engine parts.
That said, I wish a nice composite or carbon part was out there.