Positive effect of roof rack on square-back?
Hi,
I recently talked with a person that said keeping roof racks mounted on 2 square-backs (VW Transporter, Chrysler 300C) actually had positive effect on fuel economy. The person happens to be a trained pilot and knows a bit about aero (started explaining to me how the back, not front, is important contrary to common belief). When asked how exactly having the roof rack on (specifically the back part) would be able to help, the answer was a shrug - no idea how that would be possible except for unforeseen interactions with the wake; but the numbers are apparently undeniable. Soo does anyone here know of any way this could actually be true? Or is this just a case of biased observations? |
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Regardless, seems highly HIGHLY unlikely. |
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One extra aerodynamic plus, was the air directed downward, helped kill the vacuum on the end of the car..... & MPG went up. Such a device would really help kill the vacuum on square-backs. Also, vertical curved surfaces on the rear sides, directing side air into the rear vacuum area would also help lessen the vacuum & raise MPG. |
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Given the amount of noise they make, I'd have to have a massive improvement in economy to leave my roof racks on when not needed.
I had my racks on earlier in the week and it sounded like I had my own personal tornado following me at highway speeds. I have Thule aerobars. |
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The only thing he actually ever measured a drag reduction with,were either box-cavities,or boat-tails. The drag behind the vanes always exceeded any potential benefit of 'filling' the wake. |
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