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Old 02-19-2017, 09:31 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Does anyone have an opinion regarding using vortex generators on the outside of the leading edge of the wheel well, in lieu of air curtains?
I had coffee with an aerodynamicists couple of days ago.

I would hate to misquote my new friend, but this very idea was proposed as a substitution for wheel spats in a conversation I had with this freelance aerodynamicists. That was one topic on the underside, we also talked about the sides.

Something akin to vortex generators can be used just before a front wheel opening to trip up the air into a smoother air flow over the wheel opening - at least that's what I think he implied.

He showed me some of his work, one example was of an CFD video of a wheel he was hired to examine and determine it's aerodynamic behavior.

He has past experience with several major automobile manufacturers, but has been on his own for a few months now.

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I trust you can work something out if you want specific answers to your specific design questions.

EDIT:
There was also a recent forum discussion on a similar topic, some opinions expressed.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...a-34854-2.html

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