06-08-2012, 12:09 PM | #155 |
The vortex generator creates a vortex (funny) that directs air from above the boundary layer (dead air) to your control surface (on an aircraft) or on a car, to your down force generating wing/spoiler; basically it delays the flow of air from separating from the body... I do not know how much of an effect it REALLY has on this car, especially with nothing but the integrated mild trunk spoiler but maybe with a larger airfoil in the right position it is quite functional. I am sure an aerodynamics expert could correct me, but this is my understanding of how they work.
|
|
06-08-2012, 05:25 PM | #156 | |
1st86 Driver!
Join Date: Feb 2012
Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86)
Location: Powder Springs, GA
Posts: 19,814
Thanks: 38,823
Thanked 24,939 Times in 11,376 Posts
Mentioned: 182 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
From what I know about these researching them for an airplane I'm building you are essentially correct. I'm guessing they would have some effect but it would be more cosmetic than anything. On the Firestorm, I would like these in "flat black trim" color. Then I'd want to plasti-dip the small VGs on the tail lights to match. I can't believe this are $315+$45 shipping though. I wonder what they really cost directly from Toyota? |
|
06-08-2012, 06:35 PM | #157 | |
Quote:
I was talking to a friend in Japan and she said TRD stuff has always historically been pretty pricey compared to 3rd party brands offering a similar product, including the big brands like HKS, Trust, etc. They likely are not very cheap even from a Japanese dealership. |
||
06-08-2012, 06:44 PM | #158 | |
1st86 Driver!
Join Date: Feb 2012
Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86)
Location: Powder Springs, GA
Posts: 19,814
Thanks: 38,823
Thanked 24,939 Times in 11,376 Posts
Mentioned: 182 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Oh well, no VGs for me then. I'd want to see them in person on a car first anyway. |
|
06-08-2012, 11:15 PM | #159 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Drives: 2002 Acura TL
Location: West Caldwell
Posts: 432
Thanks: 74
Thanked 191 Times in 76 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Greddy/Trust Kit comes to life
|
The Following 7 Users Say Thank You to DIG1992 For This Useful Post: | Dadhawk (06-08-2012), ESBjiujitsu (06-09-2012), gt8613 (03-15-2014), Pablo (06-09-2012), quik1987 (06-09-2012), sirus (09-23-2012), Snoopyalien24 (06-08-2012) |
06-08-2012, 11:17 PM | #160 |
Mr. Sarcasm
Join Date: Sep 2011
Drives: 2016 VW Jetta TSI Sport 5-Speed
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,729
Thanks: 1,275
Thanked 753 Times in 491 Posts
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
That spoiler looks very interesting
..in a good way
__________________
|
06-08-2012, 11:27 PM | #161 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Drives: 2002 Acura TL
Location: West Caldwell
Posts: 432
Thanks: 74
Thanked 191 Times in 76 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
06-09-2012, 01:13 AM | #162 | |
Mr. Sarcasm
Join Date: Sep 2011
Drives: 2016 VW Jetta TSI Sport 5-Speed
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,729
Thanks: 1,275
Thanked 753 Times in 491 Posts
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The lights! The fender!
__________________
|
|
06-09-2012, 10:39 AM | #163 |
Pedals over Paddles.
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: Celica GT-S | 89 Supra | 07' Accent
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,255
Thanks: 377
Thanked 684 Times in 372 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Uh oh.. .. ..am i the only one who finds the GReddy kit goofy looking?
__________________
2002 Celica GT-S Track Car | 1989 Supra Track Car | 2007 Hyundai Accent AutoX | 2003 Cadillac CTS Daily |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Asterisked Accolade For This Useful Post: | FoolCyclist (06-12-2012), Rampage (06-20-2012) |
06-09-2012, 10:55 AM | #164 | |
Mr. Sarcasm
Join Date: Sep 2011
Drives: 2016 VW Jetta TSI Sport 5-Speed
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,729
Thanks: 1,275
Thanked 753 Times in 491 Posts
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
I just love the fact its a BRZ!!
__________________
|
|
06-09-2012, 10:59 AM | #165 |
Pedals over Paddles.
Join Date: Jun 2012
Drives: Celica GT-S | 89 Supra | 07' Accent
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,255
Thanks: 377
Thanked 684 Times in 372 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
For me, yes, it's the sections on the side of the splitter and sideskirts that are stretching out. It just looks goofy to me. To be honest, i still concider the Five Axis kit to be the best looking. There is a vented rear bumper i really liked earlier in this thread, though.
__________________
2002 Celica GT-S Track Car | 1989 Supra Track Car | 2007 Hyundai Accent AutoX | 2003 Cadillac CTS Daily |
06-09-2012, 12:03 PM | #166 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Drives: '04 Monte Carlo
Location: Florida
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I would say that its possible that its actually a GT86 with BRZ headlights installed, but I don't know.. (After all, the BRZ fake vents are available for GT86s as an option..)
|
06-09-2012, 03:45 PM | #167 | |
Mr. Sarcasm
Join Date: Sep 2011
Drives: 2016 VW Jetta TSI Sport 5-Speed
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,729
Thanks: 1,275
Thanked 753 Times in 491 Posts
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 4 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
They probably only designed the lip/splitter for the 86, and not for the BRZ. So, they just changed the front bumper
__________________
|
|
06-09-2012, 03:55 PM | #168 |
MUST HAVE MORE 86 ! ! !
Join Date: Apr 2012
Drives: Mazdaspeed 6 2.3 AWD Turbo
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 858
Thanks: 993
Thanked 232 Times in 131 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
yes yes yes all day yes!!!!! what i must have thank you for posting!!!!:happy0180:
any more pics??
__________________
WISH LIST: Whiteout FRS- Bronze 18' race rims, Cooper Zeon RS3-S tires,
Cusco Coilovers, Cusco 6 point cage, CF Lip spoiler, CF F1 Mirrors, HKS GT-86 SC 92 carmy -> 86 corolla-> Honda S2000 -> Audi TT -> Mazdaspeed6 -> NEXT UP TOYOTA FT-86!!!! |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
New photos of aero kits for 86/FR-S! Nur, ings, TRD, Modellista | ttknf | FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum | 84 | 04-14-2014 05:00 PM |
Breaking: standard Scion FR-S / Toyota FT-86 model and aero kits revealed | Hachiroku | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 234 | 08-19-2012 08:33 PM |
WingsofWar Aero Kit Design | WingsofWar | Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) | 127 | 05-29-2012 07:51 PM |
How do you buy aero kit / TRD parts? | scwewywabbit | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 25 | 03-17-2012 10:45 PM |
NA engine kits? | Levi | Engine, Exhaust, Transmission | 36 | 11-17-2011 11:45 PM |