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Originally Posted by Cd
However,I was absolutely shocked at just how terrible that the underside of the Fiesta and Focus are.
Add a full belly pan, and i predict very good results.
Unless you plan to fully cover your front wheels, you may actually be causing more drag.
From the factory, Ford tweaked the area around the wheels and gave your car little spoilers in front of the wheels. A lot of time was spent perfecting these, as some studies have shown that these simple plastic 'tabs' actually contribute a significant amount to drag reduction.
Again, if you add to this area, it would be a good idea to tuft test the area to see what the airflow is doing.
I think the wheel skirt is great though ! |
Im partial to not actually having a visual grill... i like a clean smooth look(astetically).
An underbelly is planned partial/full ...front and real areas for sure, the mid section looks alright as-is. But, we'll see. I have some ideas tossed around for exhuast exit, and/or possible exhaust change for the rear.
I've wondered about the extra amount of tire surface sticking out the side at the front like it is, even with the wheel spats... Would it be better to change that and cover that area as well? Contour the body with the wheel to further smooth out the transition
And YES, front wheel skirts are also planned.