Quote:
Originally Posted by Cd
Agreed ! That is why that the SUV replaced the minivan which replaced the station wagon. Stigmas !
SUVs are a cross between station wagons and pick ups, but people don't see it that way.
Even minivans are starting to have truck like front ends to lose the stigma that comes with driving a minivan.
I wonder what will replace the SUV. Hopefully something more efficient ! ( Already SUVs are labeled 'soccer mom vehicles' )
Back to the aerodynamics discussion, has anyone here ever tried to contact the manufacturer directly with a question like this ?
This site is filled with brilliant minds that i'm sure someone in the aero department would be more apt to speak with one of you.
Sure beats guessing !
And one more thing : If the manufactures wont give out information due to it being a " trade secret "* then perhaps one of you could contact the guys at the A2 wind tunnel and ask some advice there if they are willing.
* I contacted Lexus about the LS430 and asked some questions about the drag, but was given the "it's a trade secret" line.
A2 wind tunnel :
Address: 117 Godspeed Ln, Mooresville, NC 28115
Phone: (704) 799-1001
A2 Wind Tunnel |
Once upon a time you could phone GM's Aerodynamics Lab and chat with Glen Scharpf (sp?)who ran things there.He was very helpful in sorting out the CRX's speed/mpg/drag data.And he was very open about discussing GM products.
That's all history now.
I have found that if you'll write to the public information officer for any respective automaker,that they'll be happy to mail you press kits from some of the concept cars which include a lot of technical data.
I've received packets from:GM,Ford,Volkswagen AG,Volvo,Honda,Renault,Chevrolet,Citroen,Adam Opel AG,Ford Werke AG,GMC/White Truck,Freightliner.
If more consumers talked to reps at auto shows about Cds and CdAs 'n frontal areas,they'd report back to headquarters and convey that there was actually consumer interest with such things.