View Poll Results: Is the vortex generator rice?
Definitly rice!
58
15.89%
Nor rice at all!
307
84.11%
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Vortex Generator for NON-MRs, Rice or Not?
Evolving Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 381
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From: Addison, IL
Originally Posted by EVO_RPM
Its a part that actually has function. I don't think its rice at all. Putting a MR badge on is a different story.
Originally Posted by Talon
You can buy them as an 'option' on a standard 8 now ($230). So, I wouldn't worry about it, they're not just MR specific anymore.
I do plan on having one on mine, whichever model year I end up getting.
It is a factory option on 05's as someone I think already mentioned.
Originally Posted by dizzigital
not
But, then again what do they know about their cars!
I checked the catalog, and you're right, its not listed as an option.
Reminds me of when I asked a dealer once long ago what is a turbocharger?
His response: it recirculates exhaust gas back into the engine to get reburned and thus increases the power. And the faster you go, the more that gets recirclated.
Huh, I said. Sounds like you need to apply for a patent on perpetual motion.
Some people are just plain stupid.
Evolving Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
From: FL panhandle
Originally Posted by wheming
Well, that's what the dealer told me anyway.
But, then again what do they know about their cars!
I checked the catalog, and you're right, its not listed as an option.
Reminds me of when I asked a dealer once long ago what is a turbocharger?
His response: it recirculates exhaust gas back into the engine to get reburned and thus increases the power. And the faster you go, the more that gets recirclated.
Huh, I said. Sounds like you need to apply for a patent on perpetual motion.
Some people are just plain stupid.
But, then again what do they know about their cars!
I checked the catalog, and you're right, its not listed as an option.
Reminds me of when I asked a dealer once long ago what is a turbocharger?
His response: it recirculates exhaust gas back into the engine to get reburned and thus increases the power. And the faster you go, the more that gets recirclated.
Huh, I said. Sounds like you need to apply for a patent on perpetual motion.
Some people are just plain stupid.
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Dearborn
I believe the Vortex Generators only work in conjunction with the rear wing.
The vortex generator can't produce downforce on it's own.
You're just adding drag...
The vortex generator can't produce downforce on it's own.
You're just adding drag...
Originally Posted by MaxR
The mitsubishi site offers the vortex generator as an option on all new 05's, even the RS which has no wing. Dealer option = not rice.
Originally Posted by taumax
I believe the Vortex Generators only work in conjunction with the rear wing.
The vortex generator can't produce downforce on it's own.
You're just adding drag...
The vortex generator can't produce downforce on it's own.
You're just adding drag...
"VGs cause the pressure of the vehicle’s
entire rear surface to increase therefore decreasing
drag, also the velocity around the rear spoiler to
increase, and the lift to decrease."
- Mitsubishi
It sounds like you got 1 out of 3 correct.
Originally Posted by MaxR
The mitsubishi site offers the vortex generator as an option on all new 05's, even the RS which has no wing. Dealer option = not rice.
Originally Posted by FinsNCanes
Not at all.
It has an effect and it actually looks kinda cool. It'd be different if you went out and got some MR badges and some BBS wheels.
It has an effect and it actually looks kinda cool. It'd be different if you went out and got some MR badges and some BBS wheels.
