AERO PRIUS YURASTYLE

Discussion in 'Gen II Prius Modifications' started by ken1784, Sep 18, 2007.

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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Nice in the front view but to my taste a bit heavy looking in the rear. Should drop the air drag a couple of points.
    patsparks, Sep 18, 2007
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    I thought Prius was a kamback design so had extra low drag anyway?
    prius2go, Sep 18, 2007
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    Devil's Advocate New Member

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    So do you call it "Priusight"?
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North

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    Looks like a KenStyle but with more aerodynamic bits.
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    TheForce Ron Paul 2012

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    So does this guy make this stuff to sell as kits? or does he make them just to to say look what I have and you don't?

    I would like to buy the wheel covers.
    TheForce, Sep 18, 2007
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    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TheForce @ Sep 18 2007, 01:52 PM) [snapback]514412[/snapback]</div>
    I'd love to get my hands on those rear skirts.
    Anyone know how to make 'em with fiberglass?
    zenMachine, Sep 18, 2007
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    priusenvy New Member

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    I like the DTM touring car-like rear diffuser.

    [IMG]
    priusenvy, Sep 18, 2007
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    That is just what this car *should* be like IMO! If you're gonna make it ugly, make it ugly for a reason... and suddenly it isn't so ugly! The concave rear bit is awesome, and is what the UCD studends to do their plug-in hybrid trucks (well, all vehicles including the sedans) to make them more slippery.

    I've never liked the looks of the Prius. This I like!
    darelldd, Sep 18, 2007
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    LKJR New Member

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    I agree...the added stuff on the back makes it look like a Honda Insight...
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    cool!
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    TheForce Ron Paul 2012

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    So will we be able to buy kits? :)
    TheForce, Oct 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LKJR @ Sep 19 2007, 07:40 PM) [snapback]515046[/snapback]</div>
    my thoughts exactly :p
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TheForce @ Oct 21 2007, 12:45 AM) [snapback]528157[/snapback]</div>
    On their web site, they write they currently have no plan for mass production.

    Ken@Japan
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Oct 22 2007, 04:42 AM) [snapback]528711[/snapback]</div>
    Have they test it and measure the drag coefficient? How much does it improve?
    usbseawolf2000, Oct 22, 2007
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(usbseawolf2000 @ Oct 22 2007, 09:21 PM) [snapback]528747[/snapback]</div>
    They say nothing about the data.

    Ken@Japan
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    It's hard to tell, but it looks like the rear wheel is very narrow, almost like a motorcycle wheel/tire. If they can reduce the contact area between the road and tire, that should reduce drag. Not sure what effect that would have on handling? Anyone know?

    Also, I'm wondering if they are using the small prius jack to hold up the piece of trim that is connected to the rear fender skirt.
    Stepclimb, Nov 2, 2007
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    efusco Troll Slayer

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    That left rear looks like the temporary spare...the yellow's a give away.
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    TheForce Ron Paul 2012

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    The finished car looks great. Just wish I could buy the wheel skirts. :(
    TheForce, Nov 2, 2007
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