Making Aerodynamic hubcaps and rear wheel skirts?

[gge5]

I originally had a set of the moon disks from Hubcap Mike, but after parallel parking they got crunched from hitting the curb. After they're dinged or scratched the flaws are really noticeable. I decided to have a set of flat disks machined. Now, even if my tire rubs a curb, the disk is protected by the tire. I've had them on my car for nearly a year and they're still in excellent shape.

I had 4 sets of disks cut ecologically by a closed-loop water-jet by Pegasus Northwest of Kent, WA out of 1.5mm 6061-T6 grade aluminum. My set was professionally painted by Freebird Body & Paint out of Corvallis, Or.

I have 3 more sets of unfinished disks available in the Corvallis area (I'm in Salem on the weekends too). $60 for a set of 4. I'll drill and rivet them to your wheel rings for an extra $20, plus a removal tool (a specific brand of putty knife) to pop them on and off to fill your tires. $30 for a brushed metal finish, or take them to an autobody shop to have them painted

PM me if you're interested.

[Doc Willie]

Ooooo. Tempting. I'm thinking black.

But my moon disks will do for now.

Unless I got the StarFleet emblem sublimated on to them . . .

[don_chuwish]

Very nice, makes me wish I had stock wheels.

- D

[orange4boy]

Here is my attempt at wheel covers. They are a work in progress. I like the look but they could be a bit flatter...

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[B. Roberts]

Originally Posted by gge5

I have 3 more sets of unfinished disks available in the Corvallis area (I'm in Salem on the weekends too). $60 for a set of 4. I'll drill and rivet them to your wheel rings for an extra $20, plus a removal tool (a specific brand of putty knife) to pop them on and off to fill your tires. $30 for a brushed metal finish, or take them to an autobody shop to have them painted

PM me if you're interested.

These are the best aero covers I have seen yet. One question about them, is there a way to cut a round accest hole for the tire valve? That would make it easier to check and maintain tire pressure without dismounting the covers each time.

I am interested.

[gge5]

Originally Posted by B. Roberts

These are the best aero covers I have seen yet. One question about them, is there a way to cut a round accest hole for the tire valve? That would make it easier to check and maintain tire pressure without dismounting the covers each time.

I am interested.

Thanks. Yes, before I had them painted I had to drill the rivet holes for attaching them to the trim rings. You could just as easily drill another hole for access to the valve stem.

One thing I would do differently if I re-made these is I would paint the trim ring black before I attached the disks. It goes from the black of the wheel rubber to the red of the disks with a silver outline from the original trim rings.

By the way, I got two compliments on them just today. One girl pulled up in a turn lane at a stop light and the guy in the passenger seat was waving his hands to get my attention. He asked me if I made them myself. Another guy commented them on them after I got out of my car. This is definitely the mod that stands out the most. You can't do this on any non-hybrid car.

[Robert J. Knight]

I have sucessfully manufactured a set of Rear Fender Skirts for the 2010 Prius, made of Fibreglass and easily attached. Can be ordered directly from me and I will post pictures of them installed on my 2010 Prius. They will be available painted to match or in black jellcoat. Each pair will be custom fit to your car. Delivery within 15 days as each set will be made to order..
Satisfaction guaranteed.... I am trying to find out how to create a Posting showing these skirts on my car.

I am manufacturing them and they look AWSOME...

Bob Knight

Originally Posted by Tree Hugger

I've been searching for a little while now, and couldn't find an answer to my questions, so here goes.

1)Has anyone tried (sucessfully hopefully) to make their own Aero/racing hubcaps? I heard that the ideal design is smooth and slightly convex. Would just screwing a piece of flat, and very thin aluminum work as well or is the design imperative of the curved shape?
I really like the look of them, and am planning on making a set, but if they won't be effective, I think I may just splurge and buy a set.

2)Has anyone tried the similar with regards to a rear wheel skirt? I was thinking of maybe getting some really thin aluminum, some L-brackets, and some car paint to match my car, and fab up a set for the rear. Anyone try this, or have any experience or knowledge with skirts?

Thanks in advance!!
Steve