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BHarvey · 03-26-2011, 10:44 PM

here the last few days about spats, deflectors and such and it seems the problem to overcome, or at least reduce the effect of is the bow wave.

It would seem an easy fix with just a horizontal splitter mounted at the bottom of the front fender. Then you might reduce the 60 degree airflow deal at the bottom front of the car, and actually be able to use deflectors directly ahead of the front tires.

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Image:Splitter.jpg

What say ye?

03-26-2011, 10:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
BHarvey Master EcoModder Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 403 Sweetie - '11 Hyundai Sonata GLS 90 day: 39.35 mpg (US) My Miles - '03 Combo GLS/KLX/Ninja 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Sipper' - '04 Kawasaki Ninja 250 90 day: 74.98 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	Doing some research here the last few days about spats, deflectors and such and it seems the problem to overcome, or at least reduce the effect of is the bow wave. It would seem an easy fix with just a horizontal splitter mounted at the bottom of the front fender. Then you might reduce the 60 degree airflow deal at the bottom front of the car, and actually be able to use deflectors directly ahead of the front tires. http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Image:Splitter.jpg What say ye? Last edited by BHarvey; 03-27-2011 at 11:51 AM..