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jrod 5.0 · 08-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Tried to get an answer on a thread about a front air dam, but thought a more direct post would be better.

Looking at the aero-civic, the front looks designed to push the air over the car.
Some cars, like the Aptera, are designed to have air flow over and under.

Say my front end came out to a splitter, forcing air either over or under (air won't have to be forced sideways). Would I have to make sure the under-body is designed to keep the air clean so that it flows through?

A discussion on this might be beneficial for a small SUV that has a high ground clearance. If this were designed correctly, might be able to avoid adding more material to the front, sides and rear of car to make it "lower". Actually lowering the car may be an option as well, but then you have a increased worry over road hazards.

Hoping to have a good discussion!

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jrod 5.0 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8 Faille - '89 Mazda MX-6 GT Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Air Flow - Up and Over or Over and Under Tried to get an answer on a thread about a front air dam, but thought a more direct post would be better. Looking at the aero-civic, the front looks designed to push the air over the car. Some cars, like the Aptera, are designed to have air flow over and under. Say my front end came out to a splitter, forcing air either over or under (air won't have to be forced sideways). Would I have to make sure the under-body is designed to keep the air clean so that it flows through? A discussion on this might be beneficial for a small SUV that has a high ground clearance. If this were designed correctly, might be able to avoid adding more material to the front, sides and rear of car to make it "lower". Actually lowering the car may be an option as well, but then you have a increased worry over road hazards. Hoping to have a good discussion!