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Old 03-22-2020, 03:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Aerodynamically optimized car hubcap

Hi,

I am designing my own hubcap (again ) model with normal fastening method with the steel metal ring...
https://youtu.be/X9s3MwhDZMo

What do you think of the design and would you buy it for 40€ or $ per set of 4 wheelcovers?
Would you be interested to make preorder at some price?
What you think about the design?

The other model you see on the video has the smallest holes I have found if you do not count the steel mooneys which dont have any holes.

These will lower yours cars drag coefficient 0.015-0.028 units is my estimation based on aerodynamic studies others have made on the same topic.

If many people are intersted I will make a separate thread to the For sale section. At the moment this is just about playing the idea how aerodynamic wheels should look like and be.

I am also thinking the other fastening methods, but the design would still look pretty much the same.

Sorry about the colors on the video its still a prototype and I am trying to figure out is there any sense to make the investment which will be quite big.

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