03-15-2008, 03:46 AM
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Kit for aero modding Prius
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03-15-2008, 09:22 AM
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Aero mods look good but what's with the coffee can?
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03-15-2008, 12:37 PM
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To me the fit and finish isn't too well either ( not flush ) , but I like the idea of painting and extending those extentions behind the wheels. Also, painting the roof line back is a nice touch.
Overall, I think the car looks more balanced versus the stock Prius.
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03-15-2008, 12:43 PM
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" With increasingly stringent worldwide fuel economy standards signaling a switch away from high performance machines, what is the next generation of Hot Rodders going to do?
In Japan there have already been a few examples of “eco-tuning.” As the name suggests, the goal of eco tuning is not make more power but to get better fuel economy. Japan’s Auto Labo is one of a few tuning companies who are jumping into the eco-tuning game. At the recent Osaka Auto Messe, the company showed its new aero kit for the Toyota Prius that increases fuel efficiency while giving the car a more aggressive look. The aero package includes a redesigned front bumper, side skirts, a rear under diffuser, and rear fender skirts. The aero kit, in combination with the forged Ray’s CE28 Eco Drive wheels, is said to give a fuel economy improvement of 3 kilometers per liter. Is this where the future of car tuning is going? "
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03-15-2008, 01:42 PM
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I wonder what the the forged Ray’s CE28 Eco Drive wheels have to do with an increase in FE?
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I wonder what the the forged Ray’s CE28 Eco Drive wheels have to do with an increase in FE?
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My bet's on the weight.
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03-16-2008, 02:20 AM
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Although it appears more can be done, I actually really like the looks of this kit. I'd like to see what the new C_d is.
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03-17-2008, 12:53 PM
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I'm okay with everything except the open duct at the rear.It violates the 2 1/2-degree diffuser divergence rule,as reported by Hucho.I had this on the CRX at Bonneville,and ended up taping the whole thing shut with cardboard and racer's tape.Stylistically,its attractive,however its just that,styling.Aerodynamically,they're better off lowering the valance down to the appropriate elevation.
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03-17-2008, 01:31 PM
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I'm with aerohead on this one. That rear diffuser looks even more aggressive than the ~9 degrees we use for maximum downforce on our 150 mph sports racers. OTOH, at low enough speeds, maybe the airflow remains attached even at that steep angle.
At the front end, those running lights do nothing but add drag, and even the modified grill opening is still too big IMO. On our race cars, we provide just 1 square inch of opening for every 4 hp (with full ducting to the cooler).
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03-17-2008, 02:00 PM
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Over all I think it looks pretty good. Before I say anymore I would like to see the Cd. numbers. With flush smooth hub caps.
Looking at the rear deck lid spoiler makes me think this is Prius sport.
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