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orange4boy · 01-02-2010, 04:38 AM

Had some time to work on the aero mods.

Second wheel disc installed. Now with stainless screws!

If you look closely you will see the a-pillar VGs that I made from magnetic strips. (I'm in my vortex generator stage) I'm mostly trying these for noise reduction. Cheap fun.

New front belly tray installed. The old one was a big aero mess. This will also help keep the heat in the engine compartment. I cut up the old tray and left the side panels in which cover the engine sides and such from wheel spray. I used the stock mounting clips on the leading edge.

Grille block's done but there's nothing to see as I blocked the inside.

I also basjoosed the hood and headlights with foam tape which also helps keep the heat in the engine compartment.

01-02-2010, 04:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
orange4boy Master EcoModder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The Wet Coast, Kanuckistan. Posts: 1,275 The Golden Egg - '93 Toyota Previa DX 90 day: 31.91 mpg (US) Chewie - '03 Toyota Prius 90 day: 57 mpg (US) The Spaceship - '00 Honda Insight Thanks: 100 Thanked 306 Times in 178 Posts	Had some time to work on the aero mods. Second wheel disc installed. Now with stainless screws! If you look closely you will see the a-pillar VGs that I made from magnetic strips. (I'm in my vortex generator stage) I'm mostly trying these for noise reduction. Cheap fun. New front belly tray installed. The old one was a big aero mess. This will also help keep the heat in the engine compartment. I cut up the old tray and left the side panels in which cover the engine sides and such from wheel spray. I used the stock mounting clips on the leading edge. Grille block's done but there's nothing to see as I blocked the inside. I also basjoosed the hood and headlights with foam tape which also helps keep the heat in the engine compartment. __________________ Vortex generators are old tech. My new and improved vortex alternators are unstoppable. "It’s easy to explain how rockets work but explaining the aerodynamics of a wing takes a rocket scientist.