Description
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit for the 2017–2021 Subaru BRZ is designed to add front-end downforce without requiring the front splitter to be moved farther forward. This provides an effective way to increase front aerodynamic load while maintaining a practical front splitter configuration.
Using state-of-the-art aerodynamic analysis software during the research and development process, Verus Engineering optimized the dive plane design to extract additional aerodynamic performance from the available build volume, increasing the downforce generated by the components.
The dive planes are designed for BRZ owners looking to shift the vehicle's aerodynamic balance forward, helping balance the effects of a large rear wing, rear diffuser, or other rear aerodynamic devices.
Also known as canards, properly designed dive planes can improve front-end grip and high-speed cornering performance by increasing front-end downforce while helping reduce lift around the front of the vehicle.
Fitment
2017–2021 Subaru BRZ
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit is specifically designed for the 2017–2021 Subaru BRZ and installs at the front of the vehicle.
Application:
- 2017 Subaru BRZ
- 2018 Subaru BRZ
- 2019 Subaru BRZ
- 2020 Subaru BRZ
- 2021 Subaru BRZ
- Front bumper/front aerodynamic area
- Left-hand and right-hand dive planes
- Designed as part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package
What's Included
- 1 × Dive Plane – Right-Hand
- 1 × Dive Plane – Left-Hand
- 2 × 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape Pieces, Cut to Shape
- 1 × Hardware Kit with all necessary installation hardware
- 1 × Installation Template
Key Features
- Increases Front-End Downforce: Adds aerodynamic load to the front of the BRZ without requiring the front splitter to be extended farther forward.
- Reduces Lift: Helps reduce aerodynamic lift and improve high-speed vehicle stability.
- Shifts Aero Balance Forward: Moves the aerodynamic balance toward the front of the vehicle.
- Fine-Tunes Aero Balance: Allows the vehicle to be tuned toward a forward-biased aerodynamic setup.
- Improves Front-End Grip: Additional front downforce can improve front-end grip and high-speed cornering performance.
- Helps Balance Rear Aero: Designed to help counteract the aerodynamic influence of large rear wings, rear diffusers, and other rear-end aerodynamic devices.
- Helps Seal Vehicle Sides: Improves airflow management along the sides of the front end.
- Improves Wheel Well Evacuation: Helps evacuate air from the front wheel wells, reducing lift in this area.
- CFD Optimized: Developed using advanced ANSYS CFD analysis to maximize aerodynamic performance within the available design volume.
- Premium Carbon Fiber Construction: Manufactured from pre-preg 2x2 twill carbon fiber using an autoclave-cured construction.
- Flexible Installation: Supports either 3M VHB double-sided tape or bolt-on installation.
- Installation Template Included: Helps ensure accurate positioning during installation.
Specifications
- Brand: Verus Engineering
- Application: 2017–2021 Subaru BRZ
- Component Type: Front Dive Plane / Canard Kit
- Material: Pre-Preg 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber
- Manufacturing: Autoclave Cured
- Design: CFD Optimized
- Installation: 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape or Bolt-On
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Templates: Included
Aerodynamic Science
Properly designed dive planes can increase front-end grip and high-speed cornering performance by generating additional front-end downforce while reducing lift in other areas of the vehicle.
Verus Engineering utilized ANSYS CFD software during development to optimize the aerodynamic performance of the BRZ dive planes. This allowed the design team to extract additional aerodynamic performance from the available build volume while maintaining a compact and practical front-end aerodynamic component.
The dive planes generate aerodynamic load through the pressure differential created across their surfaces. This additional front-end load shifts the vehicle's aerodynamic balance forward, making the components useful for balancing larger rear aerodynamic devices.
The design also assists with front wheel well air evacuation, helping reduce lift in this area and contributing to improved front-end aerodynamic performance.
Ventus 2 Aerodynamic Package
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit forms part of the Ventus 2 aerodynamic package for the Subaru BRZ.
The Ventus 2 package was developed to significantly increase the aerodynamic downforce generated by the BRZ while maintaining a safe and predictable aerodynamic balance at high speeds. The goal is to provide increased tire loading at the track while improving driver confidence during high-speed street driving.
The Ventus 2 package is primarily geared toward track-focused BRZ builds, but its components can still be utilized on vehicles driven regularly on the street.
The dive planes contribute front-end aerodynamic load to help balance the overall Ventus 2 package, allowing the BRZ to make better use of its available tire grip at the track while maintaining a balanced aerodynamic setup.
Installation
The kit includes an installation template to assist with accurate positioning on the front of the vehicle.
The dive planes can be installed using the supplied 3M VHB double-sided tape or through a bolt-on installation using the included stainless steel hardware.
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