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Posted by: Dr. Roger Mar 3 2007, 12:39 AM

I've seen them on Subaru STI's and many other higher speed cars and any vehicle that needs drag reduction...

dang....

turbulence creators?

drag reducers?

i think they come as stick on's adn look like little V shaped shark fins... kinda hard to explain....

anyone know the real name and a resource to procure them???

thanks,

Posted by: Dan (Almaden Valley) Mar 3 2007, 12:56 AM

airtabs.............vortex generators

check this thread

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=52170&hl=airtabs

Posted by: Dr. Roger Mar 3 2007, 09:26 AM

thank you dan. =-)

roger

Posted by: race914 Mar 3 2007, 10:10 AM

Hi Roger,

The Vortex Generators I have are from http://www.airtab.com/

I also found the 'aircraft' style at http://www.vortekz.com/

The link Dan provided has some test results. They exceeded my expectations.

Greg

Posted by: messix Mar 3 2007, 10:38 AM

how about Larry, Moe and Curly re-enacting the campfire scene in blazing saddles!

sorry couldn't help myself.