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Old 10-05-2015, 02:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How Aerodynamic is this Van (aftermarket shell)?

I don't know the interior functional requirements of this van, and if the increased area is useful to them.

I would venture to guess that sheets of 4'x8' material for the exterior plastering could be stored up on end, but why lying them flat on the floor would not also work.

The exterior looks pretty good, but some nit-picks to discuss with you all.

First, the aft roof taper is only half of what I think would support attached flow. Meaning I think they could have, should have sloped it more, but realize this would make it a few inches higher at the front roof high point.

Secondly, no chin spoiler front air dam. Some piece of plastic looks like it's garbled up in the front suspension, not sure what the heck it was/is.

Thirdly, no underbelly aero attempts, it's the wild wild west down under there - a lost opportunity.

Some of the details are wells done and even intriguing. Others show signs of distress, like the rusting sheet metal screws someone added to prevent the fiberglass panel from peeling away.

On a score of 1-10 I'll be generous and score this an 8.

I mean, they tried, right?

It is rather handsome without looking too weird or awkward, I mean, it's gotta be able to sell it's looks to someone, right?

There was a lot left on the table, but what they did do is rather admirable in my opinion.

Your two cents?

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