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Mugen Insight Debut

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by ea8631, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. ea8631

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    Looks good although the wing could be a little more stylish. Kinda hard to make a stylish one with a high bootlid I suppose.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Feb 24, 2009
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    Looks nice. Although I have to wonder what's the point of this car?
     
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    Ah, I see it's optional accessories using the Mugen name. No actual retuning involved (I suppose that the 'sports exhaust' might have a minor effect).

    That rear upper spoiler is a waste - it'll add drag without significantly changing the roadholding of the car. I doubt there's any problem with oversteer at high speed that could be corrected by additional aero downforce at the rear, and lift is highly unlikely at the car's top speed.
     
    #4 Mike Dimmick, Feb 24, 2009
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    Top speed being... 90 on a downhill? :-D I'm not dissing the car. It looks nice. Buts its got no legs when it stands next to the Civic SI Mugen...
     
    #5 danl, Feb 24, 2009
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    zero lift front and rear.... not that you'll be going fast enough to feel the difference but hey, the design (except the rear spoiler) is quite nice.
     
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