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Old 06-02-2011, 08:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Underbelly tuft imaging?

My MKvi golf tdi has a pretty non-slapdash looking underbelly. There's a few air dams, tire spats, a vortex generator-looking thing about halfway down and it's mostly flat.

But I still want to know for sure, y'know?

I don't have a wind tunnel, but I'm thinking about getting a small, cheap camera--maybe this one or this one--and trying to record some taped-up yarn.

Does this sound sane to everybody?


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Old 06-02-2011, 11:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You could also buy a 20-30$ webcam and bring your laptop in your car, that way you'll see what you record on the road.
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Old 06-03-2011, 04:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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My MKvi golf tdi has a pretty non-slapdash looking underbelly. There's a few air dams, tire spats, a vortex generator-looking thing about halfway down and it's mostly flat.

But I still want to know for sure, y'know?

I don't have a wind tunnel, but I'm thinking about getting a small, cheap camera--maybe this one or this one--and trying to record some taped-up yarn.

Does this sound sane to everybody?
I look forward to doing same and have been casually looking at cameras myself.Some of the YouTube images Darin and members have shared is truly awesome.
I like the ability to watch real time as one is going down the road.Maybe make a roadside alteration and retest.
I'd go for it.Don't forget you're driving!


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