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Originally Posted by Blacktree
Also, you need to consider what would happen if one of the flaps fails. If one side gets cooling airflow but the other does not, that may result in uneven braking (i.e. pulling to one side). That might be dangerous, depending on the situation.
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The flaps could be physically connected to ensure they always open & close symmetrically.
Also, I think the slight asymmetry in aero wouldn't be noticeable - many cars already have this. For example - no side mirror on the passenger side, antennas or flags on 1 side, asymmetrically open windows, dents and missing parts...
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Originally Posted by Blacktree
Another consideration would be legality, in the event of a crash. If the opposing attorney finds out you modified the braking system and it failed, they will have a field day with that.
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Not more than any other mods that are done by Ecomodders, ricers, Rednecks
The braking system itself would not be altered, the flap actuators would piggyback on top of it, like the braking light - If the light fails the brakes still work. The only thing effected by the failure of the flaps system is brake cooling. Similar effect by full mooncaps, closing the wheelwell gap, better undertray, etc.