Description
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit for the 10th Generation Honda Civic Type R and Civic Si is designed to increase front-end downforce and improve aerodynamic balance without requiring the front splitter to be extended farther forward.
Dive planes provide an efficient way to add front-end aerodynamic performance within the available packaging space of the vehicle. Verus Engineering used advanced aerodynamic analysis software during development to extract additional performance from the available build volume, optimizing the dive plane shape to increase the downforce it generates.
The dive planes were developed using detailed vehicle scan data to achieve a precise fit and clean appearance on the Civic. Installation templates are included to help ensure proper positioning during installation.
This kit is particularly useful for vehicles equipped with larger rear aerodynamic components. By adding front-end downforce, the dive planes can shift the aerodynamic balance forward, helping balance the additional rear downforce produced by a larger rear wing or rear diffuser.
Fitment
10th Generation Honda Civic Type R
10th Generation Honda Civic Si
Application: Front bumper / front-end aerodynamic dive planes (canards)
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit is designed specifically for the 10th Gen Honda Civic platform, including the Civic Type R and Civic Si.
What's Included
- 1 × Right-Hand Dive Plane
- 1 × Left-Hand Dive Plane
- 2 × 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape Pieces, Cut to Shape
- 2 × Installation Templates
- 1 × Hardware Kit with all necessary installation hardware
Key Features
- Increased Front Downforce: Designed to increase front-end downforce and reduce aerodynamic lift.
- Forward Aero Balance: Shifts the vehicle's aerodynamic balance toward the front.
- Improved Front-End Grip: Additional front downforce can improve front-end traction and cornering performance.
- Aero Balance Adjustment: Allows enthusiasts to fine-tune the aerodynamic balance toward a more forward-biased setup.
- Wheel Well Air Evacuation: Helps evacuate air from the front wheel well to improve airflow management.
- Side Airflow Management: Helps seal the sides of the vehicle and control airflow around the front-end aero package.
- CFD-Optimized Design: Developed using advanced aerodynamic analysis to maximize performance within the available packaging space.
- Scan-Based Fitment: Designed from vehicle scan data for precise fitment and a clean appearance.
- Multiple Installation Options: Can be installed using 3M double-sided tape or a bolt-on mounting method.
- Installation Templates Included: Templates are supplied to help ensure accurate positioning during installation.
- Carbon Fiber Construction: Manufactured from pre-preg 2x2 twill carbon fiber using an autoclave curing process.
Specifications
- Product Type: Dive Plane / Canard Kit
- Vehicle Platform: 10th Gen Honda Civic
- Applications: Honda Civic Type R and Civic Si
- Construction: Pre-Preg 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber
- Curing Process: Autoclave Cured
- Aerodynamic Development: CFD Optimized
- Mounting: 3M Double-Sided Tape or Bolt-On
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Installation: Templates Included
- Position: Front Bumper
Aerodynamic Science
Properly designed dive planes can increase front-end grip and cornering speed by adding front-end downforce while helping reduce lift in other areas of the vehicle.
Verus Engineering developed this dive plane kit using OpenFOAM aerodynamic analysis software to optimize its shape and extract more performance from the available build volume on the vehicle. This allows the dive planes to generate additional aerodynamic performance without requiring the front splitter to extend farther forward.
The dive planes also help manage airflow around the front wheel well. By assisting with the evacuation of air from the wheel well and helping seal the sides of the vehicle, they contribute to improved airflow management around the front end.
One of the primary purposes of the kit is aerodynamic balance. When a vehicle is equipped with a larger rear wing or rear diffuser, the additional rear downforce can shift the vehicle's aerodynamic balance rearward. The Verus Engineering dive planes add front-end downforce to help move that balance forward and provide a more controlled aerodynamic setup.
Ventus 1 & Ventus 2 Compatibility
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit is part of both the Ventus 1 and Ventus 2 aerodynamic packages for the Honda Civic Type R.
The Ventus 1 package is designed primarily for daily-driven vehicles. It provides an increase in downforce while maintaining a negligible increase in aerodynamic drag, making it well suited to street-driven vehicles that also see occasional spirited or track use.
The Ventus 2 package is developed with the track-focused driver in mind while remaining practical enough for street use. It provides a further increase in downforce with a small increase in drag compared with Ventus 1.
Both packages were developed to provide a safe and balanced aerodynamic setup at speed while improving vehicle handling and high-speed stability.
Installation
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit is designed for a straightforward installation using the supplied 3M VHB double-sided tape or the included bolt-on hardware.
Two installation templates are included to help accurately position the left- and right-hand dive planes on the vehicle. The supplied stainless hardware provides an alternative mechanical mounting method for applications where a bolt-on installation is preferred.
The standard shipping rate applies to orders within the continental United States. If you intend to place an order outside of the continental US, please reach out to support@x-ph.com for assistance.
