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Old 04-07-2021, 06:39 AM   #16 (permalink)
Vekke
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Here are the pictures of mods:
This much blocking works at least in +7 celsius if you are charging with one phase 16A. If you use fast chargers or outside temp is higher you need to verify how much grill can be open. Propably the upper block need to be removed. There is active grill block in this ID3 but still that mechanical block gives you 1,3% better energy consumption

Bigger Front tire deflectors 0,5%
In this picture wheels the ones from Audi A8 project. Those 195 are wider and the flap covers that. Shape is not yet final should make more versions to find even better shape. This shape gives you 0,5% better energy consumption

Shape is still rough as its not final. Its made from 2mm polycarbonate

Fixing is under the 3 fender bolts. In tests I only use the 2 bolts as its faster to change it on and off.

Front suspension arms are covered with 3mm thick abs plastic. Rear part of the cover need to be bend downwards to create smooth passing towards rear. Rear edge is also bend tight towards ground. This gives you 0,6% better energy consumption


Rear a arms were hugely open in my mind. They wer easy to cover with 3mm abs sheet. In this the rear edge need to be bent up starting from tire centerline again making nice passing towards rear. At the moment the arm is too high and the lowering will fix that a lot and give much better overall results. Still at the moment this gives you 1,3% better energy consumption



All parts are fixed with cable ties and no holes is needed to be drilled. This in not ready and small improvements will come after car is lowered. At the moment Ground clearance is 165mm(factory setup is 150mm but the 4% taller tires make in sit higher)

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