Hello Ulf,
Water (and dirt) fly tangentially away from the tire, even when moving diagonally forward and downward: this can be clearly seen by examining the dirt tracks on the entire inner side of the Radha shell.
Do you think that this rapid-moving projectile, when exposed to a relatively small amount of hot exhaust gas from the LLK, will be deflected so strongly from its course that it suddenly veers away from the LLK?
Yes, to be honest, firstly I believe it, and secondly, I know because I've been using this version in my second vehicle.
Look ahead when driving alongside another vehicle on the highway, and pay attention to where the spray breaks. This is usually above the bumper. 'You can also see this from the dirt marks.'
The pressure difference is so significant that in the DTM or on the 911 RSR, all the cooling air is diverted through this route. In this case, the further the opening moves forward, the greater the suction force next to the car. You can even divert the exhaust air backward, so that the radiator can be located behind the air outlet. Okay, this only works at the appropriate speeds.
Why do manufacturers install intricately shaped fins behind the SMIC-bred, high-performance engines in the radiator shells, instead of leaving the hole completely open?
What could be the reason, besides preventing dust from the cooling system?
Acoustic reasons! I have opened the LLK (engine compartment) of my Audi Cabrio (AHU, 123 hp, ********) in the same way, but there is no enclosure around the engine like in the Seat or Audi A3. And that my convertible is a diesel, you can now hear very clearly...
You won't believe how much holes can change the sound.
*) Blow hard into your hand, then hold a LLK (Liquid Cooling Kit) in front of your hand - and be amazed at what residual airflow remains behind the cooling unit
Then take a look at a few hundred kilometers of water (preferably with some mud

) from behind
Ok, I will verschandeln my gutter and thus the downspout regularly with the hose...
I am certain that this, in contrast to Rainer's measurements, has an impact Please let us know the results
I would like to...
If Rainer is right, I will reattach my cut-off front. Then I at least manage to improve the aerodynamics
Best regards,
Jochen