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> Huh... I'd always heard that a golf ball's dimples help reduce drag? Yep also vortex generators in cars have become common. So common that they've filtered d
by Swizec 5mo ago
> Huh... I'd always heard that a golf ball's dimples help reduce drag?
Yep also vortex generators in cars have become common. So common that they've filtered down to after market parts you can put on a honda civic
Vortexes break up large air pockets and reduce drag.
- SilverElfin 5mo agoIs that what those things are on random civics? Do they make any difference for regular street cars?
- ungreased0675 5mo agoI put some (actual, as in from an airplane parts catalog) vortex generators on my hybrid. It slightly increased gas mileage and slightly reduced noise. The less aerodynamic the vehicle, the more noticeable the result will probably be.
- coldtea 5mo ago>It slightly increased gas mileage and slightly reduced noise. Between the day to day road conditions and different routes noise and the modest effect, I'd say this would be impossible to tell.
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