Aerodynamics of Toyota offered Spoilers

[cali yaris]

Hotrod magazine proved that a detail did not make any gains up to 200mph

It does, however, make the car feel good about itself.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

It does, however, make the car feel good about itself.

+1 and the driver too! No one wants to be on a stage like at a race and have the car look like dog doo

[fnkngrv]

I am actually thinking about changing back to the OEM hood too for this set of runs.

[1.5]

Not trying to call anyone fat I honestly have no idea what you look like groovy lol but you could diet, shed some driver pounds lol

[cali yaris]

OEM hood, no visors, those are good plans.

[cali yaris]

"groovy"... lol, I like that

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by 1.5

Not trying to call anyone fat I honestly have no idea what you look like groovy lol but you could diet, shed some driver pounds lol

There is a picture of me with the car on my ABOUT page on my website

http://ttr-online.com

One of the key elements to land speed is knowing that you can actually be either overweight or underweight depending upon the component you are discussing and also over all. Right now weight may/can play a factor in things, but after this year it very well will be rudimentary seeing as how real horsepower and torque will be the equalizer at the higher speeds being attempted. Now I am sure that someone could argue that last statement with me, but in the grand scheme of things I am correct. Primary example is my buddy's Nissan hardbody. The thing is far from aerodynamic yet he is able to reach speeds in excess of 200mph. If anything my car will end up heavier by a couple hundred pounds or more once you add in the safety equipment. Not much else that can be removed from the vehicle in my case therefore the reality is that adding weight will be inevitable. There is a perception that weight is your biggest enemy when in fact, at least with land speed, it isn't the biggest.

Back on topic. It would appear that I have the answers that I was looking for.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

"groovy"... lol, I like that

Yeah, I am not sure how that got started...I think that George was the culprit

It is Funk N Groove hailing from my DJ days and the fact that I am still pretty informed/into the club/house scene. I have kicked around changing my handle to Tiamat. I know that it can more easily be done across the tracks, but here it appears to be a real eff around for some reason. Being referred to as "groovy" makes me feel like Mike Myers

[1.5]

understood, it looks like you weight loss would be minimal and not make much different with everything needing to be added.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by 1.5

understood, it looks like you weight loss would be minimal and not make much different with everything needing to be added.

btw...no hard feelings

You are right in regards to weight of the driver. I would think that if you had a 300lb dude regardless of whether it was obesity or muscle mass that would make a difference compared to a 200lb or 150lb dude for sure especially considering that it would change the aerodynamics depending on how stiff a suspension you have. I have seen some cars on the roads that "sag" quite a lot now that I think about it when there is a hefty person on either side.

[1.5]

exactly I know myself, I could realistically shave 40-50 lbs off myself and thats something that may make a difference.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So what are the plans to get to 200 mph?

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

So what are the plans to get to 200 mph?

That is for a different thread and a different day.

[fnkngrv]

Sooooo....decided to go ahead and pull off the spoiler since it has been determined that it causes more drag if anything. My ass feels so naked now!






Next year it will have a functional spoiler similar to this and it is street legal:




OEM hood has been reinstalled as of today and plans for the mirrors are in the works. Also kickin the tires on doing the home depot lip ALM too.

[MUSKOKA800]

My guess is that our OEM spoiler/wing is only cosmetic. In order to function it would increase drag. Toyota wouldn't increase drag significantly as that would also increase fuel consumption which would be counter-productive for the econo-box market.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

OEM hood has been reinstalled as of today and plans for the mirrors are in the works. Also kickin the tires on doing the home depot lip ALM too.

If you're talking about the garage door bottom seal like I have, I suggest not doing it. It'll bend and flap about if you're going that fast, possibly slowing you down. If it's the other HD lip (some solid garden material), then go for it.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

If you're talking about the garage door bottom seal like I have, I suggest not doing it. It'll bend and flap about if you're going that fast, possibly slowing you down. If it's the other HD lip (some solid garden material), then go for it.

Didn't end up doing the lip this go around.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

My guess is that our OEM spoiler/wing is only cosmetic. In order to function it would increase drag. Toyota wouldn't increase drag significantly as that would also increase fuel consumption which would be counter-productive for the econo-box market.

I can tell you that it makes a difference not having it on for sure after this weekend's event. I am gonna leave it off for a couple tanks of gas as well to see if it impacts my mpg +/-. I would think at this point that it would give me better with out it. I would also be curious of the addition of a spoiler like what is on Jason's truck would improve mph because of the increased aerodynamics especially since you can adjust it with the dampeners.