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  1. ArizonaSpeed

    Fact or Fiction: Dimpled Underbody helps reduction in drag

    Tucker had the center headlight turn with the steering. Regarding the question.. unless there is airflow seperation downstream we're looking to minimize, dimples and vortex generators create a lot of unnecessary drag. Compare a flat smooth panel under the car, and one with 80 vortex generators...
  2. ArizonaSpeed

    Underbody Vortex Generators..

    Vortex generators are more effective where there is laminar airflow and then there's a sudden airflow seperation. Although I suspect it would work before the point of airflow seperation if it's occuring in the diffuser area. If it is occuring, one thing that will help is adding or adjusting a...
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