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11-04-2009 #1Registered User
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Aerodynamics : Vortex Generators, Spoilers, etc.
I was researching Vortex generators (like are on the Mitsubishi Evolution MR) and found this really informative article on Autospeed, then linked to a couple more Aero articles. After reading them, everything kind of clicked. They Explains vehicle aerodynamics and airflow (high pressure/low pressure zones, turbulence, spoiler placement based on rear window slope, etc.) in terms that don't make your eyes gloss over. Also shows a D.I.Y. quasi wind tunnel method called wool-tuft testing that we can all do. A really good read. Post up any ideas, thoughts, or comments.
Blowing the Vortex
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Part 1: http://www.autospeed.com/A_3058/cms/article.html
Part 2: http://www.autospeed.com/A_3059/cms/article.html
Part 3: http://autospeed.com/A_3060/cms/article.html
Part 4: http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Blowi...1/article.html (very interesting results on placing vortex generators below the front bumper...noticeable high speed stability increase)
Aero/Wool-Tuft Testing
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Part 1: http://www.autospeed.com/A_108656/cms/article.html
Part 2: http://www.autospeed.com/A_108674/cms/article.html
Part 3: http://www.autospeed.com/A_108675/cms/article.html
Undertrays, Spoiler, and Bonnet Vents
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Part 1: http://www.autospeed.com/A_2159/cms/article.html
Part 2: http://www.autospeed.com/A_2160/cms/article.html
Part 3: http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_2162/article.htmlLast edited by Ash; 11-04-2009 at 09:35 AM. Reason: Links
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