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Date:         Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:57:35 -0700
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
In-Reply-To:  <5ebe10a0806122018x5fdf961dube17714759aad0ab@mail.gmail.com>
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> What about using one of those old-fashioned bug shields you used to see > mounted on the front of old trucks? Those upright pieces of lexan perched > on the front of the hood? Why not find one that's close in width to the > Vanagon and mount it under the front bumper? I'm sure that would keep a lot > of air from getting under the vehicle where it encounters front suspension > components etc.

Later models frequently already have a "chin spoiler" like that. It probably helps, but I imagine it doesn't help a whole lot. The two big culpits on the reg'lar passenger van ar that flat nose, and that flat tail. A tapered back end would help reduce drag inducing turbulence. Perhaps a fiberglass nose piece, continuing along the angle of the windshield, sticking out 16 inches or so.... then you'd have a Toyota Hiace!

-- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"


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