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Was this an after thought at Toyota engineering?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MIDTNTACO, Dec 30, 2021.

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  1. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:02 PM
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    MIDTNTACO

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    This subtle little piece of trim that looks good.. but seems to have a purpose also (keeping water off the tail pipe?)..

    I'm curious if this piecce has any other design benefits, etc..

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    MIDTNTACO, Dec 30, 2021
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  2. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:08 PM
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    No it’s to increase fuel mileage. There’s a lot of fins on these trucks that are designed to reduce wind resistance SRS.
     
    Tacoma091919, Dec 30, 2021
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  3. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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    It collected dirt/water spots the day I took this pic of my installed Black Chrome Tailpipe and splash guards.

    [​IMG]

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  4. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:29 PM
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    Helps aerodynamics. All those little fins on these trucks might add up to a whole .5 mpg more
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    Need bigger fins please! :rofl:
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:37 PM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    Doubt that it's specifically to benefit the exhaust as it's on both sides.
    @Tacoma091919 may be close to the right answer.
     
    CT Yankee, Dec 30, 2021
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  7. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:41 PM
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    Someone posted a video a little while back of a Toyota Engineer explaining the aerodynamics built in the 3rd gen. One of the things he talked about was those fins.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    At 18 mph I don’t need no damn fins! Damn 3rd genners!
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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  10. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:46 PM
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    I remember that video.

    My air dam is gone since I installed the TRD Skid plate.

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  11. Dec 30, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    18? thats it?
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Mall crawler. Got it up to 28 mph, once and it felt like my hair was on fire
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM
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    well hell, that explains a lot. both sides, yep.. so not related to the exaust. little tweaks born from clay models.. pretty cool actually! :)
     
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    It's a step for squirrels.
     
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    It's a canard for when you do 200mph.
     
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    Thought it was dorsal fins to help w/ steering when in water!
     
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    Informative video, i almost feel like all those vortex generators are meant to create Turbulence behind the vehicle in an effort to take out the competition, like a Russian getting caught in the jetwash of Firefox
     
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    That’s why you add more….I got the part number, ordered hundreds of them and 3M taped them all over my truck. Getting 60mpg city, can’t do much highway driving or I sometimes lose a few.
     
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    I would guess it's to help keep the fender from getting sand blasted by the tires. Especially since many models don't have mud flaps.
     
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    This is actually makes sense!
     
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