2003 Ford Ranger - Begin modding! - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

knodel · 11-11-2012, 10:51 PM

Hello people, I have decided to begin aeromodding my 2003 ford ranger. First, I'm going to design a partial grill block. Second I'm going to cover the fog lights and design an underbody panel. Finally, I'm going to design moon caps for my wheels. Any beginning ideas?

BamZipPow · 11-11-2012, 11:35 PM

Hope you can snag some of those Coroplast political signs before they all git recycled.

Look at my belly pan thread to git some ideas on yer belly pan design.
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cRiPpLe_rOoStEr · 11-12-2012, 12:52 AM

Are you only into aeromodding, not considering some weight-saving? BTW I'd not use coroplast for a belly pan, I'd rather use either aluminum or plywood (since it's used in some racing cars too) to avoid heat damage.

freebeard · 11-12-2012, 01:37 AM

Get real Moon™ wheel disks. I got a set of 4 at a swap-meet for $5 because the mounting holes had been worn out into notches on the edge. Three new holes and good to go.

knodel · 11-12-2012, 08:10 AM

Well I'm new to ecomodding. I have an obnoxious grille that needs to be cleaned up and made more aerodynamic. I haven't decided what I'm fully going to do with the truck, but I'm going to improve the gas mileage as much as possible because it's only got 20000 miles, and I imagine I'm going to put over 200,000 on it.