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Old 02-07-2011, 01:06 PM   #51 (permalink)
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I really need to finish these test's that I started last year...

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Old 05-29-2011, 11:34 AM   #52 (permalink)
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Aerodynamic Template overlaid on 1998 Honda Civic Coupe

I'm just posting this overlay I made so that it is included in the listing linked on the ecomodder wiki. I think others with Civics might find it more easily this way. Pardon the re-posting from the ongoing Bonneville flat spoiler thread.
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Old 05-29-2011, 09:23 PM   #53 (permalink)
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I had no idea this thread was Wiki'ed
Cal98Civic, I've been following your work in the "Bonneville Spoiler" thread. Thanks for your work there!
I laid off of the aero work because I realized that there is more happening at the back of the car than I am able to understand. I have been able to achieve my goals by other means, so rear spoilers and decklid extentions became a non issue.
If you've read my thread here, you'll see that I saw a negative result with my spoiler. My best guess is the air wraping around the the very rounded rear pillars interaction with the spoiler cause this negative result. My belief is some tuft testing of this area might help me design a spoiler that would be more effective.
Everytime I start to read about this stuff I just want to get carboard and tape and go at it Just no time for this lately...
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If you've read my thread here, you'll see that I saw a negative result with my spoiler. My best guess is the air wraping around the the very rounded rear pillars interaction with the spoiler cause this negative result. My belief is some tuft testing of this area might help me design a spoiler that would be more effective.
Everytime I start to read about this stuff I just want to get carboard and tape and go at it Just no time for this lately...
I hear you. I'm hoping the end plates will stabilize some of that air, but even if it fails, I'm okay with it. I like the learning process. And the small accomplishments. I like the learning and teaching community on the forum. If only this stuff had existed when I was a teen!

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