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Old 08-31-2012, 06:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
CigaR007
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Extending the Decklid (Toyota Echo)

Hey guys !

It is time for me to concentrate my efforts and resources at some in-depth refinement of my Echo's deck-lid. Basically, I want to build an extension of some sort that is tapered, following the car's original lines. I aiming towards a deck-lid a la Ford Fusion 999. But perhaps not as pronounced length-wise. But who knows, with a little convincing, I might cave in...

See picture for reference.



I do welcome suggestions, be it concerning the decklid or any other mod leading to decent gains. You guys are the pros in this domain and I would be a fool to turn down any useful insight. However, at this moment, I do not plan on installing a boat tail. I am aware of the gains but I simply do not wish to go down that path...for the moment.

Also, I plan on providing some preliminary tuft testing videos of the airflow on the rear glass. It should help you guys decipher what is going on back there. Given that we have a 3-day weekend, I might have a video by Monday. Heck, I have to put that GoPro camera to good use..

To conlude this post, here is a pic of my car.



For some reason, I cannot find technical drawings for the first-gen Echo. It does not look good aerodynamically-speaking but the stock Cd is 0.29 so in reality, it is not that bad.

TIA for ANY feedback ! Much appreciated.

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