View Poll Results: Is the vortex generator rice?
Definitly rice!
58
15.89%
Nor rice at all!
307
84.11%
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Vortex Generator for NON-MRs, Rice or Not?
Oct 20, 2004 | 04:32 PM
#47
This a riduculous topic to even consider. Mitsu simply produced an answer to create more down force to the rear wing by creating vortices (hence increasing rear window draft velocities...reference Bornoulli's equations etc.) To place it on the top of the roof is by no means "bling" or "rice" Simply put, it is a functional performance option (yes functional ...ref Mitsu Tech Review 2004)
It can be said that many aftermarket wings are considered "rice" and that is subjective at best. Wings provide aerodynamic downforce to the rear of the vehicle to promote stability at high speeds. Aftermarket wings may not go through these test and might help with down force but it seems that they are their for the aesthetical reasons.
Believe it or not, their are many equations and wind tunnel that shape aero pieces the way they do...for instance the MR vortex generator........even the not so popular Mitsu canards serve a purpose.
It can be said that many aftermarket wings are considered "rice" and that is subjective at best. Wings provide aerodynamic downforce to the rear of the vehicle to promote stability at high speeds. Aftermarket wings may not go through these test and might help with down force but it seems that they are their for the aesthetical reasons.
Believe it or not, their are many equations and wind tunnel that shape aero pieces the way they do...for instance the MR vortex generator........even the not so popular Mitsu canards serve a purpose.
Oct 20, 2004 | 04:37 PM
#48
Originally Posted by EVOla_VIRUS
This a riduculous topic to even consider. Mitsu simply produced an answer to create more down force to the rear wing by creating vortices (hence increasing rear window draft velocities...reference Bornoulli's equations etc.) To place it on the top of the roof is by no means "bling" or "rice" Simply put, it is a functional performance option (yes functional ...ref Mitsu Tech Review 2004)
It can be said that many aftermarket wings are considered "rice" and that is subjective at best. Wings provide aerodynamic downforce to the rear of the vehicle to promote stability at high speeds. Aftermarket wings may not go through these test and might help with down force but it seems that they are their for the aesthetical reasons.
Believe it or not, their are many equations and wind tunnel that shape aero pieces the way they do...for instance the MR vortex generator........even the not so popular Mitsu canards serve a purpose.
It can be said that many aftermarket wings are considered "rice" and that is subjective at best. Wings provide aerodynamic downforce to the rear of the vehicle to promote stability at high speeds. Aftermarket wings may not go through these test and might help with down force but it seems that they are their for the aesthetical reasons.
Believe it or not, their are many equations and wind tunnel that shape aero pieces the way they do...for instance the MR vortex generator........even the not so popular Mitsu canards serve a purpose.
good post
Oct 20, 2004 | 10:08 PM
#52
Originally Posted by snoop
It creates 38% more down force at 110MPH and 4 pounds more downforce for the CF wing. Basically it is designed to bring air down through the bottom of the wing. When you are on the track you may feel a difference but not driving on highway.
Oct 20, 2004 | 10:16 PM
#53
Originally Posted by Rallilanc
you guys all need to get over the rice thing. is it really worth spending this much time talking about.
Oct 21, 2004 | 04:39 AM
#56
You can get yours from lots of places, personally got mine from ball mitsubishi in san diego, great price shipped and everything. forgot the number but if you do a search for the number you'll definitly find it.
Oct 21, 2004 | 06:41 PM
#59
Oct 21, 2004 | 07:23 PM
#60
I posted earlier that it was kinda rice, but I guess SInce it's functional, its not The only exception is if you put it on a base lancer or if you put it on an rs w/ no spoiler. V/G w/ No spoiler to help funtion= RICE!