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Toyota Echo Aero Mod

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Toyota Echo Aero Mod

Approximate form and dimensions of rear aero mod.

4' X 8' corrugated plastic board (Coroplast), used for the front and rear aero mod.

4' X 8' corrugated plastic board (Coroplast), used for the front and rear aero mod.

4' X 8' corrugated plastic board (Coroplast), used for the front and rear aero mod.

The only perforations made to the steel of the car, located in the spare tire well. It is used to pass a tie rap to hold the corrugated plastic.

The only perforations made to the steel of the car, located in the spare tire well. It is used to pass a tie rap to hold the corrugated plastic.

Tie raps in the rear bumper uses existing holes to support the corrugated plastic.

Tie raps in the rear bumper uses existing holes to support the corrugated plastic.

A center tie rap holds the corrugated plastic to the spare tire well.

The corrugated plastic is bent at the leading face to increase structural rigidity.

The corrugated plastic is bent at the leading face to increase structural rigidity.

The basic form for the rear aero mod.

The perforations where sealed with silicone to prevent fumes entering the car and to prevent corrosion.

Rear aero mod installed in the car, it has space for the muffler and rear tires. It will never fall since it is supported with the rear springs and...

This rear contact point for raising the car with a jack is left exposed for future repairs.

The rear tow hooks are left exposed just in case I have to pull something, or some has to extract me.

The rear tow hooks are left exposed just in case I have to pull something, or some has to extract me.

Rear aero mod view from the ground.

Rear aero mod view from the ground.

Rear aero mod view from the ground.

Rear aero mod view from a car lift.

Rear aero mod view from a car lift.

Rear aero mod view from a car lift.

Rear aero mod view from a car lift. Notice how the leading part of the plastic is inside the C beam of the axle. It will never fall and the incoming...

Rear aero mod view from a car lift. Notice the space left for venting and cooling the muffler, it doesn't melt the plastic since the temperature...

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