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Originally Posted by BabyDiesel
If I am reading this right, a trip strip can be the vortex generators that I have seen some fellow EMers put on their rear diffuser? I need to research laminar and turbulent boundaries, and a trip strip's simulated effect.
I would prefer a constant drag coefficient, rather than one that varies with every second. I have seen hard edges on several other cars, including a Volt. I am definitely going to work it into my build!
Every little bit will help me towards my ultimate goals!
Speaking of goals... Aerohead, do you think it is possible to get my car down to sub-0.15 Cd territory?
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Hucho infers that we can get to Cd 0.08 if every trick in the book is used.Delft University is reporting Cd 0.05--- for their latest EcoMarathon car.
To get to Cd 0.15 or lower in the Escort will require an enormous investment in time and money.And it will require flawless execution,as Ford's Ghia Studios have done with their concept cars.
*You'll need active suspension.
*You'll need to move the AC condenser to the rear.
*You'll need to move the radiator to the rear.
*A completely sealed nose.
*Below 0.15, a camera system to replace the side-view mirrors.
Here is the 1983 Ford Probe-IV,Cd 0.152
Here is the 1985 Ford Probe-V,Cd 0.137
