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viio · 01-18-2012, 10:49 AM

Here's the experiment with a top down view. I've changed to flow trajectories instead of the colour map so it's easier to see.

It's 60mph again, and anything that is red is 10mph or less.

I'll do the wheels-off view next.

01-18-2012, 10:49 AM	#15 (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	Here's the experiment with a top down view. I've changed to flow trajectories instead of the colour map so it's easier to see. It's 60mph again, and anything that is red is 10mph or less. I'll do the wheels-off view next. __________________ Viio Amateur SolidWorks Flow Simulator Link to my Project EconoPolo (aeromodding a VW)