CRX - What to do first?

[alohaspirit]

its alive!

neutral coast all the way

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by alohaspirit

I think its a given that I have to get it running well.


I want the scoops on aero mods and driving technique.

Ive actually been doing a lot of coasting.
Clutch In at low speeds
Neutral in higher speeds
Redline up the hill (j/k)


I think we covered aero too, but feel free to chime in.

From my experience at Bonneville,I'd say skip any mods in front of the rear wheels and go directly to full rear skirts and at least 12-inches of boat tail.The rear of the car is responsible for most of the drag reduction and fuel economy.All the front mods barely showed at the trap.Honda has done a very good job for a car this short.

[alohaspirit]

i heard someone mention that rear wheel skirts will parachute if used without a bellypan


any info on this?

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by alohaspirit

i heard someone mention that rear wheel skirts will parachute if used without a bellypan


any info on this?

I think Wagonman experienced a scenario which led to him abandoning the skirts on the Celebrity.That I cannot explain.I've never encountered anything in the published literature,that report that skirts can add drag,however,in aero,its prudent to look at everything on a case-specific basis.-------- With respect to the CRX,you will not encounter this problem.Also,the performance of a boat-tail is compromised by the deletion of the skirts as they help provide clean,energetic air onto the tail.It's a synergy that needs to be respected.