I was thinking of translucent/transparent ones too -- but I came up with the same thing... they'd be a mess to keep clean and probably a pain to clean the wheel underneath as well.
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I guess this translucent thing is a common thought.
What about a more flat wheel covers? Simple and almost as efficient as long the body goes along the wheels nicely i.e. it doesn't bulge out as with some cars.
What about a more flat wheel covers? Simple and almost as efficient as long the body goes along the wheels nicely i.e. it doesn't bulge out as with some cars.
walk_n_wind
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You can get "Racing Discs" from JC Whitney"
WHEEL COVERS - RACING DISC : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories
I even contemplated this along with skirts for our Honda Element when I thinking about streamlining it. Never did...
But I still want to. I know it's fuel-efficiency quite well now (20-26). Would love to throw a set of Eibachs on it, go with the skirts and covers, and see where that leaves me. I digress...
WHEEL COVERS - RACING DISC : JC Whitney: Auto Parts & Accessories
I even contemplated this along with skirts for our Honda Element when I thinking about streamlining it. Never did...
But I still want to. I know it's fuel-efficiency quite well now (20-26). Would love to throw a set of Eibachs on it, go with the skirts and covers, and see where that leaves me. I digress...
walk_n_wind
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donee's 1st post here seems to sum up the answer to your question:
Racing discs-worth it? - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com
Should The Aptera have Moon discs under their skirts?
Good conversations there. Looks like a 1 to 6 percent gain in fuel economy depending on a lot of factors. (2nd thread here)
Most of the car owners that put them on said their car got a lot of attention.
I liked this quote:
Thanks!
Good conversations there. Looks like a 1 to 6 percent gain in fuel economy depending on a lot of factors. (2nd thread here)
Most of the car owners that put them on said their car got a lot of attention.
I liked this quote:
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Tdave
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Slightly off topic but related. If wheel skirts reduce drag and increase mileage significantly enough to consider them, then...
Those clip on flags sticking up from people's doors increase drag enough (decrease gas mileage) to consider starting an education campaign against them!
(I know I said "gas" mileage -- no EV owner is his right mind would use one of those
Those clip on flags sticking up from people's doors increase drag enough (decrease gas mileage) to consider starting an education campaign against them!
(I know I said "gas" mileage -- no EV owner is his right mind would use one of those
Beauty doesn't matter. If Porsche made cars with wheel covers, in five years that would become the new style.
Does anyone like the fins that used to be on old cars? I definitely don't, and I don't think anyone else does either nowadays. Back then, I'm sure they were considered classy or whatever.
"Reason: typo it's-->its"
LOL
Does anyone like the fins that used to be on old cars? I definitely don't, and I don't think anyone else does either nowadays. Back then, I'm sure they were considered classy or whatever.
"Reason: typo it's-->its"
LOL
I love skirts on cars. Maybe it was the EV1 that pushed me over the edge? I don't know. But they just scream "aero" to me. I'd love to have a system that could slam the car and cover the wheels when I go on the freeway, then raise the car and open the wheels when I'm in town.
I only want everything.
My dear, departed EV1. No dents. But YOU try getting over a speed bump without scratching the bottome of that front fascia. I dare you.
I only want everything.
My dear, departed EV1. No dents. But YOU try getting over a speed bump without scratching the bottome of that front fascia. I dare you.
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I don't mind skirts. I believe over time you will get used to it. Same as the Aztek, ugly buy you learn to ignore it. Having that option would be nice though.
As for racing discs. How much of a compromise is that to brake cooling? I know most EVs will have regenerative brakes, but how much of a distance will you sacrifice in emergency situations?
As for racing discs. How much of a compromise is that to brake cooling? I know most EVs will have regenerative brakes, but how much of a distance will you sacrifice in emergency situations?
I see no sacrifice in a one-time emergency stop situation. There isn't *time* to cool the brakes at that point, so having them covered really doesn't hurt anything. What can be a problem is consistent heavy breaking where the heat builds up and has nowhere to go before the next use.
New mercedes ev with wheel skirts
2010 Brabus E V12 Mercedes
This made me laugh.
"The bodywork blisters over the front fenders contribute to a stance that's wider by 1.4 inches. It's also hard to ignore the "Speed Spats" covering the rear wheels, which make the E V12 look like some sort of futuristic railway car. They reduce the turbulence and make a huge difference during high-speed cornering, as does the sliver-thin rear wing with little devil's horns on either side. Of course, if you'd rather do without these bits, you can order the 750-hp version of the E V12, which has a slightly lower top speed."
Wheel skirts back in style? :biggrin:
2010 Brabus E V12 Mercedes
This made me laugh.
"The bodywork blisters over the front fenders contribute to a stance that's wider by 1.4 inches. It's also hard to ignore the "Speed Spats" covering the rear wheels, which make the E V12 look like some sort of futuristic railway car. They reduce the turbulence and make a huge difference during high-speed cornering, as does the sliver-thin rear wing with little devil's horns on either side. Of course, if you'd rather do without these bits, you can order the 750-hp version of the E V12, which has a slightly lower top speed."
Wheel skirts back in style? :biggrin:
I was only looking at a trailer yesterday (plugged in running its refridgerator on 3 phase) when I thought, that thing should have wheel skirts.
Mercedes creates concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency
Tesla should electrify one of these.
Mercedes creates concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency
Tesla should electrify one of these.
Definitely a prime candidate for skirts, but then you wouldn't be able to pull off the Hardcastle and McCormick move.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li4ac1WyLII#t=3m55s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li4ac1WyLII#t=3m55s
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