I'd say it's worth a try. But I don't think that there'll be any huge gains. My guess is that there'll be very small or possibly even no gain at all. If you're willing to venture the materials and labor on such a task, you may come out ahead with any fuel savings. I'd be curious to hear about it, tho.......... Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
> Has anyone ever fitted full belly pans under their Vanagon for increased > aerodynamic efficiency? There's a lot under there that snags airflow and > causes unnecessary drag. I'm contemplating installing galvanized sheets > under the van and some in front. With 82hp every bit helps while going 75 > mph. > > Here are pics of the underside to help visualize: > > http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Hershey/25.jpg > http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Hershey/26.jpg > > > Any engineering thoughts? How would you do it? > > Chris S. |
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