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AIR DAM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- front spoiler
1, record 1, English, front%20spoiler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air dam 2, record 1, English, air%20dam
correct
- front skirt 3, record 1, English, front%20skirt
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device made of metal or plastic fitted beneath the front bumper of an automobile and intended to enhance aerodynamics and stability by blocking the flow of turbulent air under the chassis. 4, record 1, English, - front%20spoiler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At high speeds the front spoiler, with the built-in air ducts for brake cooling, reduces lift on the front axle thus further improving directional stability. 5, record 1, English, - front%20spoiler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jupe avant
1, record 1, French, jupe%20avant
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- becquet avant 2, record 1, French, becquet%20avant
correct, masculine noun
- bas-volet 3, record 1, French, bas%2Dvolet
masculine noun
- tablier 4, record 1, French, tablier
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le design du becquet avant est plus prononcé, bénéficiant désormais de prises d'air plus larges et cloisonnées au centre qui rallonge les lignes caractéristiques du capot moteur. 2, record 1, French, - jupe%20avant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- béquet avant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- integral front spoiler 1, record 2, English, integral%20front%20spoiler
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A front spoiler, integral with the bumper is good for a 0.015 improvement in the drag rating by deflecting air and controlling its flow under the car. 2, record 2, English, - integral%20front%20spoiler
Record 2, Key term(s)
- integral air dam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- spoiler incorporé
1, record 2, French, spoiler%20incorpor%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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