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Old Dec 1, 2005, 02:43 PM
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vortex generator on RS w/o spoiler

Would there be any benefit to adding a vortex generator to an RS without a sploiler? tia
Old Dec 1, 2005, 03:58 PM
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Probably not... But hell, why add one to a Lancer OZ like what I want to do since I never really hit 100mph anyways. If you think it looks good, do it.
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i wouldn't do it just for looks
Old Dec 1, 2005, 04:27 PM
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your car will go in a somewhat straight line ^.^ haha. maybe not.
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Slightly improved fuel economy, and a gain of aprox 1 mph in top speed.

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Originally Posted by Fourdoor
Slightly improved fuel economy, and a gain of aprox 1 mph in top speed.

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really? because of the downforce?
Old Dec 1, 2005, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Fourdoor
Slightly improved fuel economy, and a gain of aprox 1 mph in top speed.

Keith
can we get a truth squad ruling on this please?
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Are you sure? vortex generators were designed for more downforce making a slower top speed
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Slightly improved fuel economy, and a gain of aprox 1 mph in top speed.

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Old Dec 1, 2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 4e0v8o
Are you sure? vortex generators were designed for more downforce making a slower top speed
You are correct, the purpose is to cause air disruption over the rear wing. An RS doesnt have one so it wouldnt cause any additional downforce, so your max speed probably wouldnt be affected that much. John
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Originally Posted by joek84
Would there be any benefit to adding a vortex generator to an RS without a sploiler? tia
imo, it would make the rs look better
Old Dec 1, 2005, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by joek84
i wouldn't do it just for looks
thats what most body kits are, i mean half the people on this site that own evo's have never taken their cars out to the track
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Originally Posted by yellowEVO21
can we get a truth squad ruling on this please?


I don't think it would have any measurable effect since it was designed to work in conjunction with the rear wing. They are on airplanes for the same reason.
Old Dec 1, 2005, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
imo, it would make the rs look better
I agree I think it would really improve the look of the RS.

I <3 Vortex generators
Old Dec 1, 2005, 06:51 PM
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i have an RS and when i find $300 that i dont know what to do with im gonna buy 1.
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i was thinking that it wouldn't do anything without a rear wing, but i don't know for sure. anyone an engineer?


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