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November 18th, 2011, 10:17 PM
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The "Touring" Eclipse
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How aerodynamic are we?
So I have been curious lately as to wonder how aerodynamic the Eclipse really is. I wish that someone had the $$$ to get a wind tunnel test and see what could help drastically improve certain parts of the car for top speed. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts or know if RRE ever did one?
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November 18th, 2011, 10:21 PM
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I have no facts or charts to base it on, but just looking at our profile we have to be pretty damn slick, I'd say. you lower it, then even more so.
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November 18th, 2011, 10:47 PM
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dirty frenchie
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yep, i think the Eclipse has a good overall shape for that. and top speed is definitely not restricted by aerodynamics, until we get rid of our speed limiter...
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November 18th, 2011, 11:48 PM
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The "Touring" Eclipse
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yep yep topping out at 138 is no bueno. but if someday we get it cracked...then the world shall know the potential of the 6g75...one day
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November 19th, 2011, 06:46 AM
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illusionperformance
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i couldnt find the 4g but here are some numbers for previous gens
Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T 1995 - 1999 (0.29Cd) 5.92 CdA( cd times frontal area) Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2000 - 2005 (0.35Cd) 7.14CdA
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November 19th, 2011, 07:53 AM
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Our aerodynamics suck drag coefficient is like .34 or .35 I think
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November 19th, 2011, 08:08 AM
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illusionperformance
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look at it this way. the gs from factory due to drag and power is limited to 132
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November 19th, 2011, 02:34 PM
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This is slightly better than average. Most cars are .30-.38. SUV's are roughly .38-.40. (give or take) Keep in mind that even some high performance cars have higher drag coefficients due to spoilers, bigger wheels, wider tires, etc...
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November 19th, 2011, 10:32 PM
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The "Touring" Eclipse
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would you say the aero kit would make it worse? Don't spoilers work to an effect if you can reach high enough speeds?
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November 19th, 2011, 10:40 PM
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dirty frenchie
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the aero kit might come into effect aerodynamically when you reach 350 mph
 i'm sure Mitsu never tested it in a wind tunnel, it's all about looks, and it does a good job at that !! |
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November 19th, 2011, 10:47 PM
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The O.G.
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I wish I could afford this, it would be cool because you can drastically improve 1/4mile times with aerodynamics.
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November 20th, 2011, 10:26 PM
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Elitist Prick
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Lol. I chuckled.
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