Description
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit for the 2013-2016 Subaru BRZ is a high-performance aerodynamic upgrade designed to increase front-end downforce, reduce front-end lift, and shift the vehicle's aerodynamic balance forward. Dive planes provide additional front-end aerodynamic load without requiring the front splitter to be extended farther forward, making them an effective solution for enthusiasts looking to fine-tune the aerodynamic balance of their BRZ.
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. The result is a CFD-optimized design capable of generating increased downforce while maintaining an effective and controlled aerodynamic package.
The dive planes are particularly useful for BRZ owners running a large rear wing or rear diffuser who need to move the aerodynamic balance forward. By adding front-end downforce, the dive planes can help create a more balanced vehicle at speed and provide greater confidence during high-speed track driving.
Fitment
Subaru BRZ: 2013-2016
This Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit is specifically designed for 2013-2016 Subaru BRZ models.
Key Features
- Increases front-end downforce
- Reduces front-end lift
- Shifts aerodynamic balance forward
- Helps balance large rear wings and rear diffusers
- Allows fine-tuning of the vehicle's aerodynamic balance toward a forward bias
- Can improve front-end grip and high-speed cornering performance
- Helps evacuate air from the front wheel well
- Helps seal the sides of the vehicle
- Designed to add front-end downforce without extending the front splitter farther forward
- CFD-optimized aerodynamic design
- Developed using ANSYS CFD analysis
- Pre-preg 2x2 twill carbon fiber construction
- Autoclave-cured carbon fiber
- Can be installed using 3M double-sided tape or bolt-on hardware
- Stainless steel hardware included
- Installation templates included
- Designed as part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package
- Suitable for track-focused builds and can also be used on street-driven vehicles
Aerodynamic Design
Dive planes, also known as canards, can increase front-end grip and cornering performance by generating additional front-end downforce while helping reduce aerodynamic lift in other areas of the vehicle.
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit was developed using ANSYS CFD software to optimize aerodynamic performance within the available design volume. This aerodynamic development process allowed Verus Engineering to extract additional performance from the dive plane shape and increase the amount of downforce generated.
Unlike simply extending a front splitter farther forward, dive planes provide another method of adding front-end aerodynamic load. This makes them particularly useful when additional front-end downforce is needed without substantially changing the splitter's position.
The dive planes can also help evacuate air from the front wheel well and improve airflow around the front corners of the vehicle, contributing to the overall aerodynamic performance of the BRZ.
Aerodynamic Balance
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit is designed for owners who want to shift aerodynamic balance toward the front of the vehicle. This is particularly useful when a BRZ is equipped with a large rear wing, rear diffuser, or other rear aerodynamic components that increase rear downforce.
Adding front-end downforce helps compensate for increased rear aerodynamic load, allowing the vehicle to maintain a more balanced aerodynamic setup at speed.
The dive planes can therefore be used as an aerodynamic tuning tool, allowing drivers to fine-tune the balance of the vehicle toward a more forward-biased setup depending on their overall aerodynamic configuration and driving requirements.
Ventus 2 Aerodynamic Package
The Verus Engineering Dive Planes are part of the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package for the Subaru BRZ. The Ventus 2 package was developed to significantly increase the downforce generated by the BRZ while maintaining a safe and predictable aerodynamic balance at high speeds.
The package is designed to help the BRZ make better use of its tires during track driving while improving driver confidence and high-speed handling on the street.
The Ventus 2 package is primarily geared toward track-focused vehicles, but its components can also be utilized on daily-driven BRZs.
Construction
The dive planes are manufactured from pre-preg 2x2 twill carbon fiber and are autoclave cured for high-quality construction and consistent strength.
The kit can be installed using the included 3M double-sided tape or through a bolt-on installation using the included stainless steel hardware. Installation templates are also provided to assist with accurate positioning.
What's Included
- Dive Plane, Right-Hand
- Dive Plane, Left-Hand
- 3M VHB Double-Sided Tape, Cut to Dive Plane Shape (2)
- Installation Templates (2)
- Complete Hardware Kit with all necessary hardware for installation
Specifications
- Brand: Verus Engineering
- Product: Dive Plane (Canard) Kit
- Vehicle: Subaru BRZ
- Fitment: 2013-2016
- Material: Pre-Preg 2x2 Twill Carbon Fiber
- Construction: Autoclave Cured
- Design: CFD Optimized
- CFD Software: ANSYS
- Installation: 3M Double-Sided Tape or Bolt-On
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Installation Templates: Included
- Aerodynamic Package: Ventus 2
Installation
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane Kit includes pre-cut 3M VHB double-sided tape, installation templates, and all necessary hardware for installation. The dive planes can be installed using the included double-sided tape or through a bolt-on installation using the supplied stainless steel hardware.
The included templates help ensure accurate placement of the dive planes on the vehicle.
Performance Benefits
The Verus Engineering Dive Plane (Canard) Kit is designed to:
- Increase front-end downforce
- Reduce front-end lift
- Improve front-end grip
- Improve high-speed cornering performance
- Shift aerodynamic balance toward the front
- Help balance large rear wings and rear diffusers
- Provide an additional method of aerodynamic tuning
- Help evacuate air from the front wheel wells
- Help seal the sides of the vehicle
- Improve driver confidence at high speeds
- Complement the Verus Engineering Ventus 2 aerodynamic package
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