Underbody Aero Kit?
#1
Underbody Aero Kit?
I've read, with great interest, the threads on highway mileage (all agree that speed above 60 MPH is detrimental), how removing roof racks will offer minimal FE improvement, etc. I drive about 60% city, 40% highway.
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
#2
Re: Underbody Aero Kit?
Check out MetroMpg.com. They've got a forum and have played around with using plastic sheet to smooth out the underside of vehicles.
#3
Re: Underbody Aero Kit?
I've read, with great interest, the threads on highway mileage (all agree that speed above 60 MPH is detrimental), how removing roof racks will offer minimal FE improvement, etc. I drive about 60% city, 40% highway.
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
GaryG
#4
Re: Underbody Aero Kit?
I've read, with great interest, the threads on highway mileage (all agree that speed above 60 MPH is detrimental), how removing roof racks will offer minimal FE improvement, etc. I drive about 60% city, 40% highway.
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
Does anybody know of underbody aero kits for this vehicle, possibly out of PVC (inherently flame retardant)?
I realize that aerodynamics are dominated by frontal area, but I am unwilling to lower the vehicle.
Thanks in advance!
You want quiet, and you want aerodynamics, .....you want.....
......a Prius. (okay, okay, a Fusion)
Last edited by glennb; 02-25-2009 at 12:10 PM.
#5
Re: Underbody Aero Kit?
No way...at that point hopefully they will want the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid that is beating the pants off the Prius and Camry Hybrid in tests.
#6
Re: Underbody Aero Kit?
Stay tuned for Wayne's review because it should be very interesting coming from a top Hypermiler.
The '09 FEH does not ride like an SUV and is very quiet. As far as a need for an underbody areo kit, look at how it's competing in the CleanMPG Member's Fuel Economy Run IV
This is a three month comparison of all types of vehicles (Gas, Hybrid, and Diesel) to see how much above EPA ratings they can achieve.
GaryG
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