View Single Post
Old 09-03-2012, 02:34 PM   #139 (permalink)
HydroJim
Master EcoModder
 
HydroJim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Alabama
Posts: 625

Aerofocus (retired) - '00 Ford Focus ZX3
90 day: 44.66 mpg (US)

The Red Baron (sold) - '93 Geo Metro
90 day: 44.1 mpg (US)
Thanks: 40
Thanked 156 Times in 103 Posts
Here is my attempt at showing the frontal area added by the rear wheel skirt.



I decided to add a rib underneath the skirts to make sure they don't depress against the wheel in strong crosswinds. This should also help keep people from walking up to my car and pulling the skirt right off. At least it'll take a little effort now.

__________________
Aerospace Controls Engineer.
Currently driving a mostly stock 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage DE hatchback.
  Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to HydroJim For This Useful Post:
aerohead (10-03-2012)