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Hermie · 08-07-2009, 08:33 PM

I know there's got to be some ways to reduce lift and give downforce while reducing drag.

Tire spats are one of them, and I've installed a pair on the rear end of my '91 Ford Tempo using material from my front license plate holder (which actually cover the whole width of the tire!)

I've seen data showing that vortex generators allow air to stay on the surface of the rear of the car better, and improving the effectiveness of spoilers (as shown by studies on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII).. But what if you don't have a wing?

Discuss lift-reducing and downforce-making aero tricks!

To save reading through spam posts, here's a list so far:

1. Roof-mounted vortex generators when a rear wing/spoiler is present

2. Tire spats

3. Rear diffuser

4. Front Air Dam

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Hermie Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lebanon, OR Posts: 90 Stickers - '91 Ford Tempo GL Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Increasing downforce while reducing drag? I know there's got to be some ways to reduce lift and give downforce while reducing drag. Tire spats are one of them, and I've installed a pair on the rear end of my '91 Ford Tempo using material from my front license plate holder (which actually cover the whole width of the tire!) I've seen data showing that vortex generators allow air to stay on the surface of the rear of the car better, and improving the effectiveness of spoilers (as shown by studies on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII).. But what if you don't have a wing? Discuss lift-reducing and downforce-making aero tricks! To save reading through spam posts, here's a list so far: 1. Roof-mounted vortex generators when a rear wing/spoiler is present 2. Tire spats 3. Rear diffuser 4. Front Air Dam Last edited by Hermie; 08-08-2009 at 06:50 PM..