Description
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit for the Honda Civic Type R FL5 is a functional aerodynamic upgrade designed to increase front-end downforce, improve front-end grip, and help fine-tune the vehicle's aerodynamic balance while keeping additional drag to a minimum.
Although compact in size, dive planes play an important role in controlling airflow around the front of the vehicle. The Verus Engineering FL5 Dive Plane Kit works to manage airflow around the front fenders and wheel wells while generating additional front-end downforce. The resulting aerodynamic effect helps shift the vehicle's aero balance forward, making the kit particularly useful for FL5 Civic Type R owners running larger rear aerodynamic systems.
The dive planes were designed in CAD using in-house vehicle scan data and optimized through CFD analysis to achieve effective aerodynamic performance with an OEM-plus appearance. Their design allows them to work independently or alongside the Verus Engineering Angle of Attack (AOA) Adjustment Kit. Using both components together allows for more precise aerodynamic balance tuning and is recommended when building a more comprehensive aerodynamic setup.
Each dive plane is manufactured from 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber, autoclave cured for strength and consistency, and finished with a polished high-gloss surface. Installation is straightforward and non-invasive, using precisely cut 3M VHB double-sided mounting tape and precision-fit templates supplied with the kit. The templates help ensure accurate positioning and a clean, factory-like installation.
The dive planes also help generate a beneficial vortex that assists in evacuating airflow from the front wheel wells. This reduces pressure and lift around the body while providing a modest increase in front-end downforce. By controlling airflow around the vehicle rather than relying solely on a larger front splitter, the system provides another effective method of tuning aerodynamic balance.
As part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 1 aerodynamic package for the Honda Civic Type R, the Dive Plane Kit is geared toward street-driven vehicles looking to introduce functional aerodynamic upgrades without a significant increase in drag. It is an excellent starting point for FL5 owners interested in improving high-speed handling and progressively developing a more complete aerodynamic package.
Fitment
2023+ Honda Civic Type R FL5
Designed specifically for the FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R.
Key Features
- CFD-optimized aerodynamic design
- Increases front-end downforce
- Improves front-end grip
- Shifts aerodynamic balance forward
- Helps evacuate airflow from the front wheel wells
- Generates a beneficial aerodynamic vortex
- Helps reduce aerodynamic lift around the front of the vehicle
- Allows aerodynamic balance tuning without requiring a larger front splitter
- Compatible with the Verus Engineering Angle of Attack Adjustment Kit
- Simple, non-invasive installation
- 3M VHB double-sided mounting tape installation
- Precision-fit installation templates included
- OEM-plus appearance
- Pre-preg 2x2 twill carbon fiber construction
- Autoclave cured for strength and consistency
- Polished high-gloss carbon fiber finish
What's Included
- 1 Right-Hand Dive Plane
- 1 Left-Hand Dive Plane
- 2 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape Strips, cut to shape
- 2 Precision-Fit Installation Templates
Specifications
- Dive Plane Material: 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fiber
- Manufacturing Process: Autoclave cured
- Finish: Polished high-gloss
- Mounting: 3M VHB double-sided tape
- Installation: Precision-fit templates included
- Design: CAD designed using in-house scan data
- Optimization: CFD optimized
Aerodynamic Performance
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit controls airflow around the front of the Honda Civic Type R FL5 to provide a measurable aerodynamic benefit. The dive planes work together to create a beneficial vortex that helps evacuate air from the front wheel wells, reducing pressure and lift around the body.
In addition to managing airflow, the dive planes generate front-end downforce and shift the vehicle's aerodynamic balance forward. This can improve front-end grip and help compensate for the increased rear downforce created by larger rear wings or other rear aerodynamic components.
The system provides an effective way to tune aerodynamic balance without requiring a substantially larger front splitter. When combined with the Verus Engineering AOA Adjustment Kit, the dive planes provide additional flexibility for optimizing the aerodynamic balance of a track-focused FL5.
Ventus 1 Aerodynamic Package
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit forms part of the Ventus 1 aerodynamic package for the Honda Civic Type R FL5, developed to provide a safe and balanced aerodynamic setup at higher speeds.
The Ventus 1 configuration is intended for daily-driven vehicles and focuses on increasing downforce while keeping the increase in drag negligible. This makes the dive planes an effective starting point for Civic Type R owners looking to introduce functional aerodynamic components before progressing to a more extensive track-oriented setup.
Installation
Installation is simple and non-invasive. The dive planes mount using the supplied 3M VHB double-sided tape, eliminating the need for permanent modifications to the vehicle. Precision-fit templates are included to help position each component accurately and achieve a clean OEM-plus appearance.
Proper surface preparation and careful positioning are important for achieving the best possible adhesion and fit. The supplied templates are specifically designed to aid accurate installation on the FL5 Civic Type R.
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