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I think what should be highlighted in this picture is the fact that the tunnel ramp is much lower in this area.
The ugly bump in the bodywork is just because of the side impact structure and when they lowered the floor in this area, more of the SIS is exposed. If there was no SIS requirement, there would not be a bump here.
Would these bumps also help to produce outwash? Or is that not desirable?
I think what should be highlighted in this picture is the fact that the tunnel ramp is much lower in this area.
The ugly bump in the bodywork is just because of the side impact structure and when they lowered the floor in this area, more of the SIS is exposed. If there was no SIS requirement, there would not be a bump here.
Would these bumps also help to produce outwash? Or is that not desirable?
The current execution is generating some outwash. Would they still have the "feature" without the SIS requirement? I'm not 100% certain, but I don't think so. Looking at other cars on the grid, most only raise the bump enough to cover the SIS, but no further even when the SIS only interferes minimally (check the RB)
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