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Old 12-30-2012, 11:58 PM   #13 (permalink)
ryannoe
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Got a little work done today and the results may be shocking!

The flow on the back of the Prius is NOT attached.

My partner and I have the frontal and bottom of the vehicle left to tuft, but so far we have discovered some areas of interest that we will be trying to smooth the flow of:

1. A-pillar - A vortex is generated from the windshield to the side window and attaches up the A-pillar.

2. Side mirrors - standard issue here. Not sure how to correct.

3. Rear Wheel Well - Turbulence formed from wheel, not as dramatic as I would have thought.

4. C-Pillar - A vortex is generated from the side window over the C-pillar to the back windshield.

5. B-Pillar - The B-pillar has a slight eddy at the rear passenger window.

I have some videos I will be editing and posting, but here are some screen shots to give you guys a feel for what is going on.
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