 Aerodynamic panels, questions/ideas for improving CD and mpg of 6g |
 Aug 14, 2011 - 9:07 PM
|
 
|
 Enthusiast  Joined May 3, '11 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
Has anyone ever heard of addition panels to improve the coefficient of drag (cd) of our cars? Sites like ecomodder have all the people making stupid looking stuff to gain mpg, but imo our cars look too good for that to happen. So I was thinking, what if we made panels that either A) looked good on the car, or B) couldn't be "readily seen" - aka made out of lexan or something.
Any Thoughts, ideas? I think if we could shape some clear panels to deflect air around our bucket head lights, and some to keep the air off the spoiler (but still using the spoiler for mounting/looks), we could probably gain at least a few mpg. It might be worth looking into if some cheap lexan could be found. --------------------  |
 |
Replies
|
Aug 14, 2011 - 9:12 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
underbody panels would be the first thing id look into. really thin aluminum would deflect the wind and keep the weight down, plus protect the underbody from elements (not much for collision as theyd have to be thicker = weight = loss in mpg)
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
|
Aug 14, 2011 - 9:18 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 3, '11 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Aug 14, 2011 - 10:12 PM)  underbody panels would be the first thing id look into. really thin aluminum would deflect the wind and keep the weight down, plus protect the underbody from elements (not much for collision as theyd have to be thicker = weight = loss in mpg) That has crossed my mind as well. Its not like the underside of our cars are extremely rough anyway, but I think if we made an underbody panel that was "dimpled" like a golf ball then we might be ahead. The dimpling creates a turbulent boundary layer of air(which is why golf balls are rough), and as you can imagine, air sliding past air is less friction than air past metal. Wonder what $$ would look like on that.... -------------------- |
Posts in this topic
ricochet1490 Aerodynamic panels Aug 14, 2011 - 9:07 PM
stephen_lee im thinking more of the engine bay and over the ga... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:21 PM
ricochet1490 The engine area is pretty rough for sure as is the... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:23 PM OOBE QUOTE (ricochet1490 @ Aug 14, 2011 - 8... Aug 16, 2011 - 5:14 PM stephen_lee ballpeen hammer on thin sheet metal would create d... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:26 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Aug 14, 2011 - 9... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:32 PM stephen_lee im really not sure what the gains in mpg would act... Aug 14, 2011 - 9:59 PM SwissFerdi One of the rarer Celica parts is the set of clear ... Aug 14, 2011 - 10:41 PM stephen_lee I'd like to see a set of those Aug 14, 2011 - 10:50 PM azian_advanced some GM cars use front air dams mounted under the ... Aug 15, 2011 - 12:09 AM BonzaiCelica pics moved to second page Aug 15, 2011 - 3:14 PM ricochet1490 ^^ now see that's what I was talking about. T... Aug 15, 2011 - 4:24 PM azian_advanced front headlamp covers will only increase fuel econ... Aug 15, 2011 - 9:07 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Aug 15, 2011 - 1... May 20, 2012 - 11:02 AM azian_advanced QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Aug 15, 2011 - 9... May 25, 2012 - 10:26 AM BonzaiCelica wow there ricochet. You lost me. To technical I... Aug 16, 2011 - 1:59 AM Neon90424 just drive behind an 18 wheeler lol Aug 16, 2011 - 5:58 PM stephen_lee QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Aug 16, 2011 - 5... Aug 16, 2011 - 7:40 PM nics QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Aug 16, 2011 - 5... Aug 16, 2011 - 7:58 PM Neon90424 drive behind an angry suv driver aswell plenty of ... Aug 16, 2011 - 8:32 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Aug 16, 2011 - 9... Aug 16, 2011 - 8:37 PM ACCELICA I'm pretty active on ecomodder and definitely ... Aug 25, 2011 - 12:37 AM nics Ahh ecomodder!! That site gave me wonders ... Aug 25, 2011 - 2:59 AM yellowchinaman Not really eco but better air flow.
My mods consis... Aug 25, 2011 - 3:52 AM ricochet1490 @ ACCCELICA
Thanks for the info man! I've... Aug 25, 2011 - 7:49 AM yellowchinaman Dont know yet becasue my engine is out and the car... Aug 25, 2011 - 9:13 AM ricochet1490 QUOTE (yellowchinaman @ Aug 25, 2011 - 9... Aug 25, 2011 - 5:48 PM BonzaiCelica vincent's doggy's underpanel is high quali... Dec 30, 2011 - 2:05 AM Tigawoods QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Dec 30, 2011 - 2... Dec 31, 2011 - 11:31 AM RobbMeeX I am also more active on Ecomodders. So far I... Dec 31, 2011 - 11:18 AM BonzaiCelica QUOTE (RobbMeeX @ Dec 31, 2011 - 12... Dec 31, 2011 - 4:45 PM RobbMeeX QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Dec 31, 2011 - 5... Jan 13, 2012 - 3:33 PM richee3 I got 32 mpg without any of that work... Dec 31, 2011 - 11:25 AM ricochet1490 QUOTE (richee3 @ Dec 31, 2011 - 11:2... Dec 31, 2011 - 12:27 PM Neon90424 those a pretty rare headlight covers... Dec 31, 2011 - 11:39 AM Tigawoods QUOTE (Neon90424 @ Dec 31, 2011 - 11... Dec 31, 2011 - 12:48 PM BonzaiCelica QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Dec 31, 2011 - 12... Dec 31, 2011 - 4:41 PM Neon90424 Headlight Covers
Note: Made of durable acrylic.
... Dec 31, 2011 - 1:55 PM Tigawoods im making a wtb thread. I havent wanted anything s... Dec 31, 2011 - 4:51 PM SwissFerdi Ja Mike, they're pretty nifty. I'd like a ... Jan 1, 2012 - 10:21 PM ricochet1490 ^awesome so far! So that right there really pr... Jan 13, 2012 - 5:52 PM BonzaiCelica nice entry on that piece guy ^^.
I would like to... Jan 13, 2012 - 6:40 PM RobbMeeX Thanks folks. Its not near done. Those things hang... Jan 13, 2012 - 9:54 PM richee3 Just our of curiosity, what was your gas mileage b... Jan 14, 2012 - 2:18 PM Neon90424 QUOTE (richee3 @ Jan 14, 2012 - 3:18... Jan 14, 2012 - 3:40 PM Tigawoods my experience with my rear diffuser, I noticed tha... Jan 14, 2012 - 2:43 PM RobbMeeX Just don't be lazy and remove it when you chan... Jan 20, 2012 - 9:56 PM richee3 QUOTE (RobbMeeX @ Jan 20, 2012 - 8:5... Jan 22, 2012 - 12:30 AM yellowchinaman here's something we've made for our sponso... Jan 25, 2012 - 5:48 AM BonzaiCelica cool cool, now making some for the 6th gen Feb 11, 2012 - 1:48 AM BonzaiCelica bump?! Apr 18, 2012 - 8:16 PM Akirad1 just swap a VW TDI and you will get 45MPG and 150F... Apr 26, 2012 - 10:06 PM Box I really like the light covers. Would like to hav... Apr 26, 2012 - 10:42 PM BonzaiCelica QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Dec 31, 2011 - 5... May 2, 2012 - 5:46 PM marinos QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ May 2, 2012 - 5... May 2, 2012 - 7:56 PM delusionz yeah i ditched some of the factory plastic underco... May 2, 2012 - 7:56 PM Lil-Joe101 I know adding a front splitter makes a big differe... May 3, 2012 - 12:00 AM Special_Edy All this talk of dimples, something else that impr... May 3, 2012 - 4:10 PM delusionz so just how much acceleration am i losing from hav... May 4, 2012 - 10:42 AM Special_Edy QUOTE (delusionz @ May 4, 2012 - 10... May 4, 2012 - 11:08 AM ricochet1490 unless no plastic covers are creating a parachute ... May 4, 2012 - 1:28 PM 199celica i know this might be a little off topic of what yo... May 6, 2012 - 4:30 AM delusionz so in other words, my best run on the day i got 13... May 6, 2012 - 7:05 AM ricochet1490 on the track... yeah... there is more variation in... May 6, 2012 - 10:52 AM 199celica this is the vortex generator i speak of it directs... May 11, 2012 - 9:59 PM ricochet1490 hmmm....
In other news, yellowchinamans front spl... May 16, 2012 - 12:15 AM azian_advanced i keep forgetting to send you that file.. i happen... May 23, 2012 - 9:58 AM ricochet1490 This is what I see on my screen when I click the l... May 25, 2012 - 10:35 AM |
8 User(s) are reading this topic (8 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: January 10th, 2025 - 4:01 PM |