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did anyone feel the DIFFERENCE with/without vortex gen???

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Old May 6, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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P.S. The gas mileage theory is wrong, as it would cause more downforce thus more drag thus less gas mileage.
Thats what i was thinking too.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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The VG's are only functional if used in conjunction with the stock 8/9 wing. Most likely the only way to find out is wind tunnel testing.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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it def. made my car fly
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Car seemed more planted with the VG @ 150 compared to without it.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisw
I had a measurable increase in gas millage and the car is more stable windy conditions.
I raise a BS flag
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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I did it for looks.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by holler mcdollar
i've seen stis around here with bootleg vortex gens...
I've seen one in Philly with it on...
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Evo8
I raise a BS flag
I agree, and even if the VG did help, the chances of you seeing a difference in fuel economy from it are 0. There are so many other factors to consider that may throw off fuel economy such as the weather, tire pressure, shift point, etc etc that can have a more profound effect on economy. Just one of these factors will easily out perform (or negate) any results made by the VG.

Just my 2 cents
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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I went from a .98 G to a 1.04 G with Vortex Generator swap only. Buy Now while supplies last.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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I think what Jedi Gill is trying to say about the speed is in rural highways, not race tracks. Of course, it would be dangerous to do that kind of speed because it put others in danger. But good info overall. It looks nice too with the VG
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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you dont really have to be flying at over 80mph to see what it does
if it rains look at the water patterns off the roof to the rear window and then also look at the water as it streams off the wing
its doing something but i doubt something you can feel unless your butt dyno is calibrated for it
it has a reason along with the 3mm lowering of the center of gravity from use of aluminum roof
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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Jus looks for me
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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I was amazed at how much more aggressive it makes the car look. Plus i do notice a difference when i get to around 100, just feels a bit more stable. Its worth the purchase, check out rexpeed.com for a good deal. Also, i bought that lip thing that goes along the back of the wing, which helps a little bit too.

If I see an STI with an Evo vortex gen, im ripping it off!
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EvolNinja
I think what Jedi Gill is trying to say about the speed is in rural highways, not race tracks. Of course, it would be dangerous to do that kind of speed because it put others in danger. But good info overall. It looks nice too with the VG
Thanks for the support.. that's exactly what I meant.. rural Highways.. I'm sure that on the race track it would be more noticeable but honestly.. I doubt a vortex Generator would be on the top of your list if you where serious about tracking your car. If you wanted that kind of serious down force look at what AMS did.. The put that big wing on there and they also don't use the Vortex Generator. So I stand by my remarks..
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Old May 7, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by porsherules911
They help stablize the car when im about to take off into the air.
Same. power! We got liftoff!
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