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Old 05-29-2009, 06:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by DieselHybrid View Post
1. Installed Vortekz vortex generators to reduce pressure drag. As per tuft testing, these have cleaned-up the flow a bit.
Of course, tufts streaming aft as a result of VG's doesn't necessarily equate to reduced drag. The VGs induce drag themselves in order to affect the flow.

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Surprisingly, many of the underbody panels are dimpled (think oversized golfball)- which encourages early transition to a turbulent boundary layer.
The boundary layer by that point is more than likely already turbulent. The dimples are probably there for structural rigidity in a flat panel that may otherwise have a tendency to oil can. (Besides, there's no need to encourage a turbulent boundary layer unless you're trying to delay separation on a curve.)

Sorry for jumping on these points! Pet peeves of mine.

And congrats on an efficient new ride!
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