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Forum: Aerodynamics

09-12-2007, 07:42 AM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

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Posted By GasSavers_TomO

There are reinforcements that run parallel to the...

There are reinforcements that run parallel to the exhaust tunnel that I screwed into for attachment points. The screws were no longer than 3/8" and the reinforcement was about 1/2" so there was no...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-10-2007, 09:48 AM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

With that lip, you could use it if you don't have...

With that lip, you could use it if you don't have an OEM one handy. I'd personally block those holes on the sides as it's just letting air hit the front of the tires wich isn't as efficient as it...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-10-2007, 07:33 AM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

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Posted By GasSavers_TomO

The VX in stock form has the Front Urethane lip. ...

The VX in stock form has the Front Urethane lip. If it's the stock lip then yes, go for it. But lowering the car dos more than just having the lip. If it's an aftermarket lip, what kind is it as...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-06-2007, 08:13 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

I still wish I would win a SuperMID! I still...

I still wish I would win a SuperMID!

I still only do tank to tank averages so it'll still be a week to week-and-a-half before I can start to see results of my under pan. I installed it with 100...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-06-2007, 07:44 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

Thanks! How much of an increase did yours make...

Thanks!
How much of an increase did yours make again?

I'm only expecting about a 2% maximum increase from mine.

Cost was a big factor in using the Coroplast vs. Aluminum sheet. And to have...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-05-2007, 05:18 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

basjoos - I have noticed that road noise is...

basjoos - I have noticed that road noise is diminished. Hasn't been long enough to notice if the engine bay stays cleaner, but I'd have to agree that it would since the dirt really has no place to...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-05-2007, 06:10 AM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

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Posted By GasSavers_TomO

No problem, Bill. That is what we're all here...

No problem, Bill. That is what we're all here for, to share and learn.

Jeez, I sound like an afterschool special, lol.

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-04-2007, 06:08 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

Yeah, it could be good for a how-to... if it...

Yeah, it could be good for a how-to... if it weren't for me not taking any pics during the construction, lol.

Basically, it went like this:

Parts -
4'x8' Sheet of Coroplast (from a sign shop,...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-04-2007, 12:39 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

Thanks for the props! I actually ran the...

Thanks for the props!

I actually ran the flashing all the way to the rear sway bar in the back of the car, lol. I don't think I'll be doing much more to it this year. The muffler fills the void...

Forum: Aerodynamics

09-03-2007, 07:30 PM

Replies: 26

Finished the underpan on my VX

Views: 5,183

Posted By GasSavers_TomO

Finished the underpan on my VX

Spent some time today and fitted a front under pan and covered the center of the car with some 2' wide flashing so the exhaust isn't hanging in the stream of air. This is basically the last step in...

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