Vortex generators - where's the solid data for hatchback/van benefits?

[SL8Brick]

I posted this in the GS forums as well, but I installed 'Vortekz' fins on my 240 wagon about 3 weeks ago. I'll post pics as soon as my host server come up again.

[3lr]

Originally Posted by bryan

Definitely a TLAR installation.

Hello Bryan! cudos to your mods, love them
i got an 80's rabbit and a Benz td wagon i need to
do. how did you get started, what were your baselines
and what would your suggestions be for my cars?

your tabs look as if they lack "dimensional stability"
how do you know that they are working correctly
while they might be fluttering?

[SL8Brick]

Here are my 'Vortekz' VGs:

[MetroMPG]

Cool... but the little spoiler behind them kind of negates their presense. Unless you're going for the aesthetics.

[NoCO2]

Alright! This is the info I was looking for for the Camry. Thanks for the info, I look forward to seeing the results on hatch backs as well.

[3lr]

where did you dig those up?

also what angles (if any) did you use for the arrangement?

they would be so easy to make, a 2 piece wooden mold
(Plug/mold) with ample allowance for material thickness then just insert a small sheet of solarheated plastic
of your choice in between them and push together

woud make for great christmas presents for likeminded friends

[3lr]

Originally Posted by bilgladstone

Here is a row of VGs on the trailing edge of my 2005 smart car.

just like the "undraftable" 928 that was raced and subsequently banned back in the 80's!
had they only turned the driver seat backwards
they would have had a near perfect car aero shape


just wheeeere did you buy those, are they strips or individual elements?

[SL8Brick]

Originally Posted by 3lr

where did you dig those up?

also what angles (if any) did you use for the arrangement?

http://www.vortekz.com

Templates are included. Mounting angles are as follows:

/0deg/5deg/10deg/15deg/15deg^15deg\15deg\10deg\5deg\0deg\

[brucepick]

Hello again SL8,
I went to the vortekz site but couldn't find pricing. Hmmm?

I'd consider a second set of 10, to use 5 each on the vertical rear sides. They could extend down as far as the taillight assembly.

Of if using the ones from Performance Products, the same idea could apply.

[SL8Brick]

Originally Posted by brucepick

Hello again SL8,
I went to the vortekz site but couldn't find pricing. Hmmm?

I'd consider a second set of 10, to use 5 each on the vertical rear sides. They could extend down as far as the taillight assembly.

Of if using the ones from Performance Products, the same idea could apply.

Hello Bruce!
Click on the "Retailers" icon...then "Manufactures Depot". They're $19.95 +shipping.

Vortekz doesn't recommend using the delta fins on the sides, which is kind of understandable since that would essentially make them mini canards. I think Airtabs would be more effective when mounted vertically.