Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB

Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/index.php)
-   Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=36)
-   -   DriveWay Labs Rear Diffuser - FT-86 SpeedFactory (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42605)

FRSfan111 07-27-2013 08:49 PM

Lol already set money aside. Ill plasti dip black though

mad_sb 07-27-2013 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderbar (Post 1098279)
Well, I thought about taking it in an inch and a half off the end but it was unanimously voted against by the pre-release crowd. They also wanted the rivets. I understand it isn't for everyone and I may potentially build another version later but for now this is what we are running, I have other parts I am working to finish and push out. :)

Understood, I can always trim it down, just want a little more stealth. Any new on test data?

Wonderbar 07-27-2013 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_sb (Post 1100956)
Understood, I can always trim it down, just want a little more stealth. Any new on test data?

Aero data is super expensive, wind tunnel time is like a house payment per hour. Ill wager my good name (haha) on the increased mpg at highway cruise, exact amount will vary due to driving style.

When I get to NC I will be looking at wind tunnel testing and try to afford it for you guys.

Honestly, once it is blacked out, it's super stealth, take a look at my version 1 prototype on my car in my build thread or the BRZ/FRS rear diffuser thread in chassis/suspension/brakes sub forum.

adprokid 07-27-2013 10:11 PM

Any plans for a single exit exhaust cover ?

Wonderbar 07-27-2013 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adprokid (Post 1101061)
Any plans for a single exit exhaust cover ?

Keep calm and watch for future products. :)

umpadupa 07-28-2013 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderbar (Post 1101071)
Keep calm and watch for future products. :)

dont tell us to keep calm! my kidneys on ebay already!!!

mad_sb 07-28-2013 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonderbar (Post 1100996)
Aero data is super expensive, wind tunnel time is like a house payment per hour. Ill wager my good name (haha) on the increased mpg at highway cruise, exact amount will vary due to driving style.

When I get to NC I will be looking at wind tunnel testing and try to afford it for you guys.

Honestly, once it is blacked out, it's super stealth, take a look at my version 1 prototype on my car in my build thread or the BRZ/FRS rear diffuser thread in chassis/suspension/brakes sub forum.

Autospeed has a lot of good articles on budget aero testing, you do not need a wind tunnel. Air pressure measurements, for example, can be taken from the void area (between the trunk pan and where the diffuser would be) before and after... a reduction in pressure with the diffuser should indicate a reduction in lift if i am not mistake. You would certainly want to confirm it is not catching additional air at high speed causing parachuting, this i think would show as an increase in air pressure.

You can also use linear potentiometers on the rear shocks (or any two points between the chasis and the control arm) to measure average ride height differences at speed.

Lastly, as you mentioned, the mpg figures (if measured accurately enough) should be able to show a reduction in drag if one is present.

:thumbsup:

Wonderbar 07-28-2013 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_sb (Post 1101828)
Autospeed has a lot of good articles on budget aero testing, you do not need a wind tunnel. Air pressure measurements, for example, can be taken from the void area (between the trunk pan and where the diffuser would be) before and after... a reduction in pressure with the diffuser should indicate a reduction in lift if i am not mistake. You would certainly want to confirm it is not catching additional air at high speed causing parachuting, this i think would show as an increase in air pressure.

You can also use linear potentiometers on the rear shocks (or any two points between the chasis and the control arm) to measure average ride height differences at speed.

Lastly, as you mentioned, the mpg figures (if measured accurately enough) should be able to show a reduction in drag if one is present.

:thumbsup:

Agreed on all, I plan on a coast down test as soon as I get some time. Air pressure testing should be easy enough. It comes down to time.

Gunman 07-28-2013 05:52 PM

Coast down tests, and some oil drop tests, fyi engine assembly lube is a little thicker, and probably work better on the underside. By looking at the oil streaks, you can see if the air is staying attached, if you need more or fewer strakes, if strakes should be curved, etc. Yarn tufts work too, but you need to video tape them, where as oil streaks stay when you stop.

jthornton1993 07-28-2013 09:41 PM

marking

FRSfan111 07-29-2013 05:05 PM

I don't want to wait to order lol :/

midnight23 07-29-2013 09:38 PM

Is there plans to make a front splitter also?

Wonderbar 07-29-2013 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnight23 (Post 1104848)
Is there plans to make a front splitter also?

Yes. :)

Wonderbar 07-30-2013 10:41 AM

The plan is to have a full matching aluminum aero kit.

- 3 Piece front splitter
- side skirts
- full underbody tray
- fender aero "flares"


I plan on some dress up parts as well.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:08 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.