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trikkonceptz · 11-08-2008, 03:31 PM

I do not think any of us have tuft tested this solution, but someone should know the answer.

While a full front skirt may be ideal, how much benefit would we get from a fender flare made out of rubber that would be a perfect contour to the curve of the tire which eliminates the gap of air between the tire and fender.

This allows for full suspension clearance and if made from rubber or other durable plastic any friction made by contacting the tire would just slowly wear the rubber or plastic away.

Would eliminating the turbulent air between the tire and fender be as beneficial as a full skirt if paired with moon disk caps?

11-08-2008, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
trikkonceptz Legend in my own mind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Homestead, Fl. Posts: 927 Evil Pumpkin - '08 Scion xD RS 1.0 #1633 90 day: 35.45 mpg (US) Silent Silver Killer - '10 Honda Insight EX 90 day: 51.5 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I do not think any of us have tuft tested this solution, but someone should know the answer. While a full front skirt may be ideal, how much benefit would we get from a fender flare made out of rubber that would be a perfect contour to the curve of the tire which eliminates the gap of air between the tire and fender. This allows for full suspension clearance and if made from rubber or other durable plastic any friction made by contacting the tire would just slowly wear the rubber or plastic away. Would eliminating the turbulent air between the tire and fender be as beneficial as a full skirt if paired with moon disk caps? __________________ Thx NoCO2; "The biggest FE mod you can make is to adjust the nut behind the wheel" I am a precisional instrument of speed and aeromatics If your knees bent in the opposite direction......what would a chair look like???