Improving Aerodynamics
11-24-2009, 10:23 PM
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Improving Aerodynamics
I am looking to improve on the aerodynamics on my 1997 F150 2WD 4.2L Regular Cab.
Thinking of fabricating something out of rubber-maid totes using small steel beams to reinforce the strength..
Anyone else modified their aerodynamics themselves? I am not referring to buying a kit. Something home-made. And pics would be great!
Thinking of fabricating something out of rubber-maid totes using small steel beams to reinforce the strength..
Anyone else modified their aerodynamics themselves? I am not referring to buying a kit. Something home-made. And pics would be great!
11-25-2009, 10:42 AM
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Unless you're some sort of engineer, you're probably going to make it worse. I can't imagine how steel reinforced storage totes are going to streamline your rig. If you're that worried about gas mileage, get rid of your truck and buy a moped.
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11-25-2009, 10:51 AM
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Only suggestion I would have is to lower it.
Otherwise, I really highly doubt you will be able to fabricate something that will work without making it butt ugly. Not that I am doubting your fabrication skills but consider an entire team of Ford engineers takes several YEARS to develope a new model, and they take EVERYTHING into consideration.
and it's a TRUCK, they aren't designed or built to be aerodynamic....
Otherwise, I really highly doubt you will be able to fabricate something that will work without making it butt ugly. Not that I am doubting your fabrication skills but consider an entire team of Ford engineers takes several YEARS to develope a new model, and they take EVERYTHING into consideration.
and it's a TRUCK, they aren't designed or built to be aerodynamic....
11-25-2009, 12:44 PM
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haha i love the concorde idea mine is so getting one for the way i drive haha and imma make it outta steel if someone pulls out in front of me game over haha.