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viio · 01-17-2012, 04:35 PM

I'm using SolidWorks and it's FlowSimulation tools to build a 3d model of the polo so I can test out aerodynamic theory and cut down on drag before I get out the duct tape and glue.

Here's a sample of the model as it stands right now. Lots of work to be done and lots of testing.

01-17-2012, 04:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
viio EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 102 Project EconoPolo - '04 Volkswagen Polo Twist TDi 90 day: 48.23 mpg (US) Thanks: 14 Thanked 61 Times in 24 Posts	I'm using SolidWorks and it's FlowSimulation tools to build a 3d model of the polo so I can test out aerodynamic theory and cut down on drag before I get out the duct tape and glue. Here's a sample of the model as it stands right now. Lots of work to be done and lots of testing. Last edited by viio; 02-24-2012 at 07:30 PM..