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Forum: Aerodynamics 06-28-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 58
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Posted By sonyhome
Ok, with some ABS plastic, that was a quick...

Ok, with some ABS plastic, that was a quick prototype... I did a quick drive... I seem to be at 30MPG at 72MPH with cruise control over a short drive, that's pretty good, the # looks higher rather...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-27-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
I don't plan to do monster aero mods to the 'V...

I don't plan to do monster aero mods to the 'V (I'm not hateful LOL!) so I'll start by the spoiler.

- I'll probably make a proto with an L corner to shove it in the door, and use spacers to manage...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-27-2008, 01:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
RoadWarrior, thanks. It looks like my...

RoadWarrior, thanks.

It looks like my avenues are pretty clear: Test a lip and fill the undercarriage somehow (there is metal structure behind the plastic bumper).

For the lip, should I try to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-26-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
There's 3 generations of CRVs, you may have...

There's 3 generations of CRVs, you may have looked at the most recent, with better aero and no outside spare?

Mine doesn't have a lip on top....
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-26-2008, 02:05 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
RoadWarrior, i'm trying to decypher your...

RoadWarrior,

i'm trying to decypher your last message in my brain into something applicable to my CR-V... It's a 2-box style SUV, with garbage sticking out in the back (spare).

I still think I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
Diffuser: In one of the links, it mentions...

Diffuser:

In one of the links, it mentions for diffusers the use of a hollow space under the rear of the car to allow airflow to expand and slow down before exiting the underbody, to avoid further...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-24-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
If you have it handy, link it... We gotta be...

If you have it handy, link it... We gotta be careful planes use those to attach flow and avoid bubbles that disrupt plane stability, and not to improve MPG. I dunno if one implies the other? BTW,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-23-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 43,564
Posted By sonyhome
More turbulence links

I had done a mini survey on VGs in cleanmpg.com,here (https://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34890&postcount=6), which I'll recap and complement:

Vortex Generators - VGs:

Mitsubishi EVO...
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