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> what are the names of those little air "diffusers" that run, the rear of a roof line and creat turbulence and therefor less drag.
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post Mar 3 2007, 12:39 AM
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I've seen them on Subaru STI's and many other higher speed cars and any vehicle that needs drag reduction...

dang....

turbulence creators?

drag reducers?

i think they come as stick on's adn look like little V shaped shark fins... kinda hard to explain....

anyone know the real name and a resource to procure them???

thanks,
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post Mar 3 2007, 12:56 AM
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airtabs.............vortex generators

check this thread

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=airtabs
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thank you dan. =-)

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Hi Roger,

The Vortex Generators I have are from www.airtab.com

I also found the 'aircraft' style at www.vortekz.com

The link Dan provided has some test results. They exceeded my expectations.

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how about Larry, Moe and Curly re-enacting the campfire scene in blazing saddles! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)






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