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Forum: Aerodynamics 06-18-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By westygo
Does the 737 use aerodynamic hubcaps?

Indeed it does, and some other tricks we use too, Interesting watch.
https://youtu.be/UKbuWk2UWmY
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-17-2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,058
Posted By westygo
Side skirts!

I finally took the time and built the courage to drill into my van and install these side skirts. Just simple ABS strips, VHB tape and push fasteners.
They hang down just a hair higher than the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-13-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,511
Posted By westygo
New front dam, splitter, undertray install.

Last year I had great success with a simple front airdam on my '98 Odyssey (first generation built on Accord chassis)
The underside of this car is UGLY!
That airdam broke off and I've been...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-08-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,816
Posted By westygo
Interesting undertray and splitter on this race car.

I stumbled upon these guys site. A couple good simple articles, but what I like most is that undertray/diffuser design.
https://www.langracing.com/e46-race-car-aerodynamics-setup-now-available/
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-17-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,974
Posted By westygo
Great discussion. Freebeard, GVWR is 2150 kg...

Great discussion.
Freebeard, GVWR is 2150 kg according to door jamb sticker. Which seems incredibly high for. 2.3L 4 built on an accord chassis.
looks like I have to compare RR in tires in the size...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-23-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By westygo
Didn't know there was a new "city". I only know...

Didn't know there was a new "city".
I only know this one.

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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-09-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Upper grille block complete! 23148 23147 ...

Upper grille block complete!
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Almost invisible :-)
Hopefully I will get some time over the next couple days to start on warm air intake, or maybe get the air dam and front pan on.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Yep, considered that option. The air box has very...

Yep, considered that option. The air box has very limited access and the heater hoses are tucked away deep behind the engine, so plumbing would be a big ordeal. Going to go the easier way. Might get...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
I had drilled holes at the corners of the tabs to...

I had drilled holes at the corners of the tabs to relieve the stress before bending them over. I had been hitting a lot of curbs with the dam, and finally one of the end tabs broke off. Then another...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Aerohead, thanks for that info. I will start with...

Aerohead, thanks for that info. I will start with the splitter lip plumb with the furthest forward edge of the bumper and see what happens. Can always shorten it if necessary, but as you say, no real...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-03-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Top portion of grille block installed! I used...

Top portion of grille block installed! I used black zip ties, almost invisible and very secure.
Going to get myself some kind of instrumentation for Xmas so will be able to see actual temperatures...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-30-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By westygo
Aerovault

Anyone seen these before?
http://www.bre2.net/aerovault.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Aerovault-Frontal-Area-photo-cropped-e1508460819435.jpg
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-20-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,345
Posted By westygo
I think we are all thankful that you are trying...

I think we are all thankful that you are trying this out. I like your build, the rc plane builder in me appreciates the strong and clean design. Also like that you've sparked a discussion I haven't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-09-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
The belly pan is mostly so I have somewhere to...

The belly pan is mostly so I have somewhere to install deflectors for the front wheels. While pondering how to attach it I realized I could just extend the pan past the dam and make a splitter. This...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-09-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Some more aero work today. Installed fog light...

Some more aero work today. Installed fog light pocket covers. Also did some more work on the front belly pan/splitter.

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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Thanks Metro MPG for the compliments. Nope, I...

Thanks Metro MPG for the compliments.
Nope, I don't post much :-)
I keep tabs on every tank. Prior to installing the air dam, my best tank ever was 9.8 L/100km on a road trip. I repeated the road...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 01:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
This is how ugly the underside is! 22422

This is how ugly the underside is!


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Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 01:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
I simply used the factory attachment points,...

I simply used the factory attachment points, drilled holes at the bend points to eliminate the possibility of cracking and bolted in place. I bent the ends out to deflect flow around the front tires....
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-17-2017, 01:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,592
Posted By westygo
Great success with airdam on '98 Odyssey

I recently bought a great condition '98 Odyssey with 120,000 km on it. Great van, but wow, the underbody is absolutely horrible '
I bought a 6" strip of ABS, cut and drilled and bent and installed...
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