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  1. 10-03-2011 #1
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    Default Aerodynamic dimpling.

    So there's dimpling on everything.

    Wheels.
    Clothing.
    Helmets. etc.

    Why do I not see this applied to cars.

    Maybe its put on F1 cars (I really don't know) and I wouldn't expect to see it on a Smart Car but it seems like it might be a rad application for companies that are interested in furthering MPG or doing crazy fun shit.

    Tesla comes to mind. Maybe that honda CR-Z or whatever its called.

    Are the gains so minimal when it comes to non-HPVs that its doesn't make financial sense to apply that idea to motor-driven vehicles?
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    Mythbusters found an 11% improvement...

    Mythbusters: Dimpled Car Video at YourDiscovery.com
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    Have you ever tried to wax a golf ball?
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    dimpling allows for greater aerodynamic efficiency as one travels through air...

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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jayme View Post
    Mythbusters found an 11% improvement...

    Mythbusters: Dimpled Car Video at YourDiscovery.com

    Hrm. I'm thinking about taking a ball-peen hammer to my Matrix.
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    Quote Originally Posted by false_aesthetic View Post
    Hrm. I'm thinking about taking a ball-peen hammer to my Matrix.
    way easier than applying hundreds of pounds of clay...
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    Wait for a hail storm, collect the insurance money, don't fix the car and buy a new set of carbon wheels.
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    I wonder if dimpling tires would work?
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    They also use the five layers of protection available.
    Layer 1: Control your bike
    Layer 2: Know and follow the rules of the road
    Layer 3: Ride in the smartest lane position
    Layer 4: Manage hazards skillfully
    Layer 5: Utilize passive protection.

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    Tires-
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    Default Re: Aerodynamic dimpling.

    My wife's 2010 VW GTI has a dimpled plastic undertray that covers most of the otherwise rough and un-aerodynamic underside of the car. Imwas kinda impressed the first time I noticed it.
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