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Old 10-31-2011, 06:29 PM   #388 (permalink)
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www dot mediafire dot com/?ek4tbm1b8iim3xs
3 PNG car models for use with Wind Tunnel app.

itunes dot apple dot com/us/app/wind-tunnel-pro-hd/id450980034?mt=8

Wind Tunnel Pro HD for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Something for aero modders to play with.
While the models and program is very, very simplistic, it does show the difference in airflow over the Prius vs xA vs iQ using the 3 models I've linked to.

The turbulent swirls behind the xA is quite dramatic at speed (lower Friction, increase Speed) vs the Prius and even the iQ! These non-smooth/turbulent airflows create a suction behind the car and slow it down.

While the resolution of the program is nowhere good enough to showcase the difference vs. real life, it's rather fun.

You'd need a 3D program with very high detail to start showing you the difference between moon caps and non, for example. This 2D program will only give you a 'very basic' idea of how the air flows over the xA and other cars you draw/import due to the very small size of the grid used.
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