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Old 06-03-2011, 06:05 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Cd 0.24?

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Originally Posted by jmedia View Post
How much do you think my Cd could be improved? I havent found it on the net or calculated it yet tho
My CRX started around Cd 0.35 and 52 mpg at a constant 55 mph.Top speed-93 mph
My mods:
* a modest nose fascia to cover the existing nose ( 6-inches depth with grille block,radiused inlet duct,Plex. covered fenestrations for turn signals )
* lower front airdam
* rocker panel extensions to 'bottom' of underside
* bellypan with 2.5-degree diffuser
* front wheel gap-fillers
* MOON style wheel covers
* Full rear wheel skirts
* Rear hatch header buttress extensions with Backlight top wing
* 1-foot slip-on boat tail
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Modified drag coefficient: Cd 0.235.
60 + mpg @ 55 mph
Top speed - 100 mph
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I think you could certainly get to the same numbers on Cd.You have more frontal area so your CdA is higher,but still,a 28% mpg increase at least.
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