Rear deck extension with endplates - ABA results
So I just finished up testing the new addition to the rear.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...E8BFC2075C.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...9E2DC6897D.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...D714927CB9.jpg I tested at both 60mph (constant) and 70mph (constant). Both times, no A/C, radio and full exterior lights on, wet roads after a storm, no rain. 6mph winds out of the SSE. The test circuit is a 4mi segment separated into a 2mi East->West, and a 2mi return 60mph: A: WITH REAR MODIFICATION A1: 51.0, 52.5 =51.75 A2: 50.8, 52.6 =51.7 A3: 51.2, 52.3 =51.75 A Total AVG: 51.73mpg B1: 51.1, 49.8 =50.45 B2: 50.6, 50.4 =50.5 B3: 50.7, 50.5 =50.6 B total AVG: 50.51mpg 2A1: 51.6, 52.7 =52.15 2A2: 51.3, 53.0 =52.15 2A3: 51.4. 52.6 =52 2A total AVG: 52.1mpg ABA @ 60mph, WITH: 51.925mpg, WITHOUT 50.51mpg = 2.8% increase 70mph: A1: 47.4, 49.2 =48.3 B1: 46.9, 47.2 =47.05 2A1: 47.6, 48.9 =48.25 ABA @ 70mph, WITH: 48.275mpg, WITHOUT 47.05mpg = 2.6% increase Not much of a change, but every little bit helps! |
i tried this but didn't do ABA. i didn't notice a diff. i had no direction to go so it was all a guess as far as length, angle, height....
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I tried to take it back to the line off of the template. I think I can probably extend it another 3in or so...
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Thanks for posting. I love the look of pro-stock spoilers and one that get better MPG look even better :)
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How did I miss this test from 2015? I tested an effort at a somewhat similar "box cavity" in 2013. But like deejaaa's effort in post #2 above, I kept mine close to the bumper extension for "legality." It did no discernible good (or bad) in my ABA testing: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post376489
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In the link you provided, looks to be a simple clean edge for the air to release from, and no filling out of the aero-template profile. Fair analysis? |
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But this thread's mod has some cool results. The only problem is that it is not legal to extend beyond the bumpers or obscure lights. I was hoping to "hide" my mod with an "aero bike rack" sticker on it. This bigger mod would be harder to "hide" that way. The OP has not posted in almost a year. I wish he/she were still around here. |
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Only thing on my tail extension mod that's obscured is the taillights in the trunk itself, and even those are barely covered. I took out the bulbs just to play it safe and make it appear that there are not supposed to be any bulbs there in the first place. Had a cop following behind me a mile or two to work today but didn't pull me over so it apparently passes the cop test. |
While we are on the topic, never put reflective tape on the back of your car or truck as a back-up safety enhancement. It could get you the wrong type of attention.
I had some on my tailgate once and a cop pulled me over to claim that one of my taillights was dimmer than the other. No ticket, just a pain in the butt to deal with. Don't give them any excuses, they get bored at night apparently and that reflective tape let's them see you a mile away. |
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