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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what are the names of those little air "diffusers" that run, the rear of a roof line and creat turbulence and therefor less drag. |
Dr. Roger |
Mar 3 2007, 12:39 AM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
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, |
race914 |
Mar 3 2007, 10:10 AM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
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. Greg |
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