Exterior 1st Gen JSart wing tip extension

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  1. GokartPilot

    GokartPilot Well-Known Member

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    I live on a dirt road, on a dry day no matter how slow I creep down that road in 1st I seem a plum of dust in my rear view mirror, and if there is a slight breeze forget about it. :nonod:
     
  2. wmwny

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    If you go to MOTD next year, stop by and look at the one on my R53. it doesn't do as good a job as does the one on my R50, but that's because Joel put on those velocitors right under the wing and I think that allows the dust to settle in more. Still, it's a lot better than the stock OEM.
     
  3. Crashton

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    Whatz a velocitor???
     
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    Joel tried to explain it to me, but, as usual, it went in one ear and out the other. All I know is that it is affixed to the underside of the wing extension and looks kinda like an upside down comb [with the "teeth" pointing downwards]. It's supposed to help channel the air...I think. :eek:
     
  5. Metalman

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    I think its one of these....

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  6. Crashton

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    Wow sure wouldn't want one of those hanging off my wing. Looks heavy & might be a real drag on my aerodynamicles. :)
     
  7. wmwny

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    Yeah, but that could REALLY plant the rear end [even worse than my own!:devil:
     
  8. Nathan

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  9. Nathan

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    They are vortex generators placed under the body of the wing. I don't know all the science behind it, I sorta understand what they do but not well enough to write about it.

    MINI now uses a modified one on the C pillar.

    Mistubishi had them on the Lancer EVO

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    Usain Bolt had canards and velocitors installed on his scrotum. The improved aerodynamics changed him from a pedestrian sprinter to the world's all-time fastest human being.
     
  11. Crashton

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    Doesn't the new MINI have them votexting gerenations all over the front bumper?

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    You can get velocitors planted anywhere you want nowadays....

    They are real chick magnets....

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  13. Dave.0

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    ^^^^^ LMFAO

    I guess that guy never wants to get a real job.
     
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    He works from home now...... :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    Holy Crap. That dude's a frigg'n mess!

    He ought'a be careful where he falls asleep. Some varmint might latch on and try ta get some milk out'a his forehead.
     
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    Is no longer allowed to fly on commercial airlines....
     
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    I'd like to see his pic in 30 years!!!! He'll look like he is 150 years old with his face falling off, ears hanging down like dreadlocks..
     
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    By that time he will be able to tie his earlobes above his head...kind of in a weird way of giving oneself a facelift. :devil:

    By the way, I'm also wondering if those metal forehead spikes are properly grounded to safeguard against lightning strikes....
     
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    My money is on he won't make 65 years old.
     
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    I'll bet he'll make assistant night manager at Hot Topic store in the mall.
     

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