Designing/building front wheel skirts v.1.0 (Geo Metro)

[Vince-HX]

As long as the inside surface is smooth i don't think there would be any issues with the tire getting rubbed through.

Maybe an aluminum plate with a hinge, rubber to cover the space above, and small springs near the hinges to prevent any flapping.

[bottonavy]

I can't wait for the results. I might have to try it with my car.

[MetroMPG]

Found a new "front wheel skirted" car:



Source: PAMVEC: Parametric Modelling of Road Vehicle Energy Consumption

[igo]

I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out. All of your other aeromods ended up looking great.

[basjoos]

[QUOTE=Cd;66262]

Originally Posted by lunarhighway

in addition the airflow will in part force the doors close at speed

QUOTE]
I think Basjoos' idea of the conveyer belt wheels is brilliant, but I would be worried that the rubbing would eventually wear into the tires.
I know it won't, but it would if I built it !

I've been driving with mine for over a year and a half and over 40,000 miles with no problems with rubbing wear on the tires from the rollers.

[Cd]

[QUOTE
I've been driving with mine for over a year and a half and over 40,000 miles with no problems with rubbing wear on the tires from the rollers.[/QUOTE]

( I was just stating that if I personally did what you did, It never would have worked. I was never doubting your genious )

[ChrstphrR]

Originally Posted by basjoos

I've been driving with mine for over a year and a half and over 40,000 miles with no problems with rubbing wear on the tires from the rollers.

Where did you source those conveyor rollers from?

[basjoos]

You can order them on-line at McMaster-Carr (McMaster-Carr).

Part# 2278T21
3/4" Diameter Conveyor Roller Aluminum, for 4-7/8" Between Frame Width, 20# Cap
$8.51 Each

They also sell longer versions of this 3/4" dia roller.

[Cd]

So do the rollers always make contact with the wheel, or just in a turn ?

[basjoos]

They only make contact during a sharp turn, like turning into a driveway. They don't make contact during lane changes or when making moderate turns like from one 4-lane road onto another 4-lane road. They sometimes make contact when turning from one 1-lane road onto another 1-lane road.