aerodynamics?

[Thumper]

On both sides of the rear window they fitted some 'spoilers' similar all Sciroccos come with from factory:

Those are great, should make a decent impact on the turbulence coming off the side.

 

[TrogdorsWraith]

Maybe a plate? I was thinking more as protection for the engine, but still.

http://www.dieselgeek.com/Golf_Jetta_GTI_MK5_MK6_Aluminum_Skid_Plate_p/pp-mk5-fslash-mk6.htm

 

[the bruce]

Very true...I just posted those links to help...ECS tends to be on the very high side of pricing...but, nice to know we can get them in the US

Don't get me wrong. Kind of you to post the links as it's the only source for the rear axle cover in the US. :thumbsup:

Besides the big spoiler shown above, are there spoilers for the Golf that help keep limit the drag and keep the rear window cleaner?

If you fit a more efficient roof spoiler your rear window will get even dirtier.
Try the rear axle cover. The benefit will be small but it won't harm window cleanliess at all.



I know the DieselGeek metal cover, but it's overdone if you don't go offroad.

 

[valeoray]

I thought there are spoilers that direct the flow of air down the window, thereby protecting its cleanliness with a constant layer of air.

 

[TrogdorsWraith]

Well our "spoiler" is just an insert someone has to make a more useful one..? Too bad the Rs is basically the same size. And yes the dieselgeek is overkill....still want one though

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

i think replacing the plastic undercarriage with a metal sheet would work just as well. might even cost less too

 

[the bruce]

Why going for a heavy offroad undercarriage just for aerodynamics if there's OEM stuff
for less than a quarter?

I thought there are spoilers that direct the flow of air down the window, thereby protecting its cleanliness with a constant layer of air.

If a roof spoiler directs flow down to the window if will increase both drag and lift as well.
So not a good idea for a fast car imho.



If anybody wants to fit the A3 rear trailing arm covers (ECS):


cover left trailing arm: 1K0 511 539 E 5,30 € (compare to ECS)
cover right trailing arm: 1K0 511 540 C 6,66 €

4 spreader rivets: 8E0 825 267 0,44 €

2 brackets: 1K0 609 734 C 1,66 € (for emergency brake lines)
2 bolts: N 102 854 02 0,42 €


all OEM parts (german):

http://www.iroc-forum.de/showthread.php?tid=12563


installation guide (german):

http://www.golfvigti.com/attachment_processor.php?mode=download_file&id=1485

 

[Thumper]

Why going for a heavy offroad undercarriage just for aerodynamics if there's OEM stuff
for less than a quarter?

Not only that, but if the goal is fuel economy then strapping a 50 pound hunk of steel onto the car is NOT the way to go

Google translate plugin for Firefox works great on these foreign posts. But how easy is it to order from those places and after international shipping, I wonder if ECS will end up being the same cost anyway. Overall the price isn't that bad it's just that you need 4-5 pieces....

 

[Link]

keeping my finger on the pulse of this thread but deciding whether to get this or P3 boost gauge. Decisions, decisions

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

keeping my finger on the pulse of this thread but deciding whether to get this or P3 boost gauge. Decisions, decisions

I'm trying to decide between p3 and the torque app on my phone + under body stuff :iono:

 

[the bruce]

Get it all.

 

[Link]

I'm trying to decide between p3 and the torque app on my phone + under body stuff :iono:

Not to :threadjacked:, but in case you weren't aware, there's a group-buy sponsored by redline that's going on for the P3 indicator that ends this month. I think I'm going to go ahead and grab the gauge for now since I've longed for a boost indicator for some time now and it's a really simple install.

 

[Link]

Get it all.

I wish, I'm trying to be good and save SOME money but it's proving easier to be said than done with this vehicle

 

[Thumper]

Not to :threadjacked:, but in case you weren't aware, there's a group-buy sponsored by redline that's going on for the P3 indicator that ends this month.

Here it is.

P3 Boost Gauge Group Buy

Thought about it myself, but I don't like the look of the vent mounts, and I am old (36) so I like needles and gauges.

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

Here it is.

P3 Boost Gauge Group Buy

Thought about it myself, but I don't like the look of the vent mounts, and I am old (36) so I like needles and gauges.

i agree with you.

so did anyone order the under body stuff yet?