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similar to a Geo Metro
i have done /
am doing something similar to a geo metro
only
i removed the front bumper cover and made a steel frame down low that extends forward of the bumper re enforcement
slips into steel tubes
3/4 inch EMT tubeing welded to lower tow eyes on the frame
to support the lower part of three layers of coroplast
alternated the grain for stiffness , and it is very stiff indeed
a definate improvement per seat of the pants
i have tried two versions , currently the version is flat and covers more than you have but corners are open , tilted back slightly about 10degrees
that version has more drag than the
vertical version with no tilt to the rear of the car
i get rude comment s ,
but
it is a work in progress
i can test for drag delta at speed by comparing calculated load values at consistent speed and temperature -
i did not think there was a need as i assumed the 10 degree tilt would be a improvement
now i have to test it to confirm that it is not and then undo version 2 depending on the outcome
do not assume anything
test as best you can , with what you have to work with
in the end google "Meridith effect" as you will need an opening for the radiator , may as well make it do something , how ever slight the contribution will be .
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