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kiwiscott
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Hi Physics Guys,
I'm not a physics guy myself but some google searching lead me to this site so I signed up so I could ask a question.
I'm into amateur motor sport and I'm currently driving a 1999 Subaru WRX. Anyway I'm always looking out for anything that will increase it's performance.
However, I've been around cars long enough to know that there are plenty of gimmicks out there for those who are easily parted from their money.
Recently soeone locally has started advertising these vortex generators:
I googled Vortex Generators and did a bit of reading but it was all about their use on planes.
My question is this: Is a vortex generator a worthwhile upgrade for a car? Or is it just a gimmick or something you would only consider putting on a pro-level racing machine? Thanks
Also if it does work on a car. How?
I don't know a lot about aerodynamics. I have a basic idea of how a spoiler works and that's about it.
Thanks in advance.
Scott
I'm not a physics guy myself but some google searching lead me to this site so I signed up so I could ask a question.
I'm into amateur motor sport and I'm currently driving a 1999 Subaru WRX. Anyway I'm always looking out for anything that will increase it's performance.
However, I've been around cars long enough to know that there are plenty of gimmicks out there for those who are easily parted from their money.
Recently soeone locally has started advertising these vortex generators:
I googled Vortex Generators and did a bit of reading but it was all about their use on planes.
My question is this: Is a vortex generator a worthwhile upgrade for a car? Or is it just a gimmick or something you would only consider putting on a pro-level racing machine? Thanks
Also if it does work on a car. How?
I don't know a lot about aerodynamics. I have a basic idea of how a spoiler works and that's about it.
Thanks in advance.
Scott