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Aerodynamic fun

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Beaver18, Jun 7, 2016.

  1. Mar 24, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    JCOOR

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    I’m seeing a resemblance here
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  2. Mar 26, 2019 at 1:15 AM
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    To avoid all these hate (well some are funny) comments just paint it with rhinoshield or bed liner and call it a full skid plate.

    I would like to see more pictures of the mounting points etc.
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2020 at 5:30 AM
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    2018TacomaJames

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    There are so many other factors here: cross winds, head winds, and tail winds, etc. Also, there is a slightly different amount of fuel in each photo making the weight of the truck inconsistent between tests. Though is is an interesting concept and test, I am not convinced, in this case, we can come to the conclusion that these fins made an improvement in aerodynamics.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    One interesting test would be to use the aero tabs off the back of the cab on a truck with a softopper. If there is a difference perhaps this would be visible in the amount of deflection of the softopper.
     
  5. Aug 23, 2020 at 6:00 AM
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    Cool experiment OP
     

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