How do you make your stang more aerodynamic and reduce coefficient drag?
12-18-2011, 10:37 AM
#3
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Not yet but 600-700rwhp should do the trick which is what I'm building up too. Anything else that comes to mind?
12-18-2011, 11:48 AM
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I think it is an interesting question.
What is the reason for wanting to reduce aero-drag?
Will these changes be for a DD car, or for a dedicated track car?
My initial thought is that you won't make any significant difference in drag unless you are traveling 100+mph for an extended period of time.
As mentioned, removal of the fake hood scoop would be a good first step. Removal of side mirrors. A rear spoiler designed to smooth out the air as it exits the rear trunk lid may help a little.
The underside of the car is probably the worst offender. It is hard to clean up the underside without significant effort. I would say the most practical method of reducing the drag under the car is keeping some of the air from passing under there to begin with. A lower front spoiler and side skirts might help a little.
It is probably easier to add more power than to go faster through drag reduction.
What is the reason for wanting to reduce aero-drag?
Will these changes be for a DD car, or for a dedicated track car?
My initial thought is that you won't make any significant difference in drag unless you are traveling 100+mph for an extended period of time.
As mentioned, removal of the fake hood scoop would be a good first step. Removal of side mirrors. A rear spoiler designed to smooth out the air as it exits the rear trunk lid may help a little.
The underside of the car is probably the worst offender. It is hard to clean up the underside without significant effort. I would say the most practical method of reducing the drag under the car is keeping some of the air from passing under there to begin with. A lower front spoiler and side skirts might help a little.
It is probably easier to add more power than to go faster through drag reduction.
12-18-2011, 11:59 AM
#6
Like Trueblue said, lower front spoiler and side skirts. Possibly carbon fiber wind splitters even a full splitter to go under the car but at that point your talking alot of money...
12-18-2011, 01:39 PM
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-Lower your car
-Wax your car lol. It makes the air go over the paint smoother
-The front of the car has a good bit of clearance so you need to make it so less air travels under the car. (Buy a chin splitter or a bumper that is low)
-lightweight wheels (not aerodynamics but less rotating mass)
-Duck tape the grille shut
-Wax your car lol. It makes the air go over the paint smoother
-The front of the car has a good bit of clearance so you need to make it so less air travels under the car. (Buy a chin splitter or a bumper that is low)
-lightweight wheels (not aerodynamics but less rotating mass)
-Duck tape the grille shut
12-18-2011, 01:48 PM
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Hey Dragonus,
We made a functional street wing that will greatly improve the following in regards to good looks, effective high speed rear down force, improved stability and minimum wind drag.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-f...d-mustang.html
We also have the Cobr R Style front splitter. This redirects the flow of air to the side of the vehicle instead of under the vehicle.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-c...ustang-gt.html
Here is just a quick write up of our history and what we are about. Racing is in our blood, and we know weight and air restrictions are huge deterents of going fast!!
Over the past 20 years, Steeda Autosports production based equipped vehicles have won more championships, set more track records, and won more races than all of our competitors (Shelby, Saleen, and Roush) combined! Everyone at Steeda Autosports takes racing and high performance very seriously as it is our core DNA and our primary focus and motivation for continued success commitment to our customers.
Let me know if we can you to your goal of a finely tunes aerodynamic vehicle.
Thanks
TJ
We made a functional street wing that will greatly improve the following in regards to good looks, effective high speed rear down force, improved stability and minimum wind drag.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-f...d-mustang.html
We also have the Cobr R Style front splitter. This redirects the flow of air to the side of the vehicle instead of under the vehicle.
http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-c...ustang-gt.html
Here is just a quick write up of our history and what we are about. Racing is in our blood, and we know weight and air restrictions are huge deterents of going fast!!
Over the past 20 years, Steeda Autosports production based equipped vehicles have won more championships, set more track records, and won more races than all of our competitors (Shelby, Saleen, and Roush) combined! Everyone at Steeda Autosports takes racing and high performance very seriously as it is our core DNA and our primary focus and motivation for continued success commitment to our customers.
Let me know if we can you to your goal of a finely tunes aerodynamic vehicle.
Thanks
TJ
12-19-2011, 12:10 AM
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I think it is an interesting question.
What is the reason for wanting to reduce aero-drag?
Will these changes be for a DD car, or for a dedicated track car?
My initial thought is that you won't make any significant difference in drag unless you are traveling 100+mph for an extended period of time.
As mentioned, removal of the fake hood scoop would be a good first step. Removal of side mirrors. A rear spoiler designed to smooth out the air as it exits the rear trunk lid may help a little.
The underside of the car is probably the worst offender. It is hard to clean up the underside without significant effort. I would say the most practical method of reducing the drag under the car is keeping some of the air from passing under there to begin with. A lower front spoiler and side skirts might help a little.
It is probably easier to add more power than to go faster through drag reduction.
What is the reason for wanting to reduce aero-drag?
Will these changes be for a DD car, or for a dedicated track car?
My initial thought is that you won't make any significant difference in drag unless you are traveling 100+mph for an extended period of time.
As mentioned, removal of the fake hood scoop would be a good first step. Removal of side mirrors. A rear spoiler designed to smooth out the air as it exits the rear trunk lid may help a little.
The underside of the car is probably the worst offender. It is hard to clean up the underside without significant effort. I would say the most practical method of reducing the drag under the car is keeping some of the air from passing under there to begin with. A lower front spoiler and side skirts might help a little.
It is probably easier to add more power than to go faster through drag reduction.
It's going to be a DD that sees some track/drag strip. I want to do this route because it's a different approach that hardly anyone does. I want to be unique and don't mind saving up for pricier parts.