Surprising Aerodynamics of Champion Subaru Impreza

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Premier Aerodynamics

Premier Aerodynamics

Күн бұрын

See how a splitter plate helps this Subaru Impreza WRX's downforce production and drag here: / premier_aerodynamics
The Subaru Impreza 1996 was one of the greatest rally cars ever. But was it aerodynamic? The results are surprising!
Find out in this CFD simulation with OpenFOAM!
Learn OpenFOAM here: premieraerodyn...
#Aerodynamics #CFD #OpenFOAM #carAerodynamics #CarCFD #SubaruWRX #SubaruImpreza #Subaru #Impreza #WRX #WRXSTI #WRXSTIImpreza #ImprezaWRX #ImprezaSTI #ImprezaWRXSTI #ImprezaSTIWRX #WRXAerodynamics #SubaruAerodynamics #ImprezaAerodynamics #ImprezaCFD
Details about simulation: MRFs for the wheels, closed cooling, model is as accurate as we can get. Meant for general entertainment and general aero.

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@leomux2004
@leomux2004 28 күн бұрын
And that's the reason why almost every sedan nowadays is a fastback or has a sloping rear window.
@mohammedawadud7238
@mohammedawadud7238 27 күн бұрын
Almost every electric sedan have slope like shape becomes aerodynamics is really important to range.
@leomux2004
@leomux2004 27 күн бұрын
@@mohammedawadud7238 I'm talking about every sedan, combustion (gasoline, ethanol, LPG and diesel) included.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
You know it!
@dziadWSZEWIED
@dziadWSZEWIED 27 күн бұрын
Hello@@PremierAerodynamics , I wonder if analyzing the aerodynamics of an EUC rider would be interesting for you? I'm very interested in this (because I ride a monowheel;)) I found some of the answers to my questions in your video about the aerodynamics of a character/person sitting on a chair. You have very interesting content. Regards ;)
@SlimothyJimothy621
@SlimothyJimothy621 26 күн бұрын
Looks lamer tho, you gotta figure if you want looks or aero
@elektro3000
@elektro3000 27 күн бұрын
Okay, we've spent a lot of episodes looking at cars with varying levels of effort to optimize the aerodynamics. Now let's see a vehicle where they did not care at all: 1980-1986 Ford F-350 four door dual rear wheel 4WD (important because of the different front axle from the 2WD) with the giant towing mirrors.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@rolandotillit2867
@rolandotillit2867 27 күн бұрын
That's cool, your simulation picked up the buffeting from the rear glass.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks man!
@test987665
@test987665 27 күн бұрын
Hmm, I am not sure how accurate this simulation is. There is no way that the car was lift neutral. I think the problem is that the models don't model the underside of the car very well and instead assume it's flat... even though on these older cars it was anything but. The flow under the car was probably a lot more messy in reality, increasing both lift and drag.
@iamcarl4591
@iamcarl4591 27 күн бұрын
This simulation clearly doesn't take holes into account. The hood scope, underbody components, radiation, etc, was not taken into account, of which, is the most common factor of lift. In this case, the WRX, has a lot of huge functional holes, which could increase drag and lift. The worst aerodynamic part of WRX is always the iconic hood scope, there's a reason why rarely any modern car still has it.
@Claudio_And
@Claudio_And 27 күн бұрын
Car designer here (again). Some videos ago, we discussed this in the comments. You guys are correct, these video game models are used for visual purposes only. No underbody or air intakes are modeled correctly. In car aerodynamics, the flow inside the vehicle is sometimes more important than drag alone. This hood scoop is a great example. It is more important to supply the intercooler with cold air, even if this means a little more drag. The engineers behind this project knew exactly what they were doing.
@Claudio_And
@Claudio_And 27 күн бұрын
by the way. It is interesting to note that in every video, the airflow under the car is always "pretty good." Regardless of the brand, model or year.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the input!
@DctrBread
@DctrBread 23 күн бұрын
@@Claudio_And i was wondering about this. Not much point in trying to model the aero on a car unless its been modelled very accurately and in high detail to the real car. the placement of small grooves or bumps can really impact the downstream effect, was also thinking we need to see whats going on when the tires are actually rolling.
@iceblade019
@iceblade019 27 күн бұрын
I would love to see a modern bus or truck analyzed, they seem pretty optimized
@baneq105
@baneq105 27 күн бұрын
Especially european semi trucks.
@iceblade019
@iceblade019 27 күн бұрын
@@baneq105 yeah, coaches too
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Musashi_returned
@Musashi_returned 21 күн бұрын
My great grandpa at outa gunma worked at subaru when there were only 30 people!, after that my grandpa also started working there, he retired 20 years ago though, our relatives and bloodline r full of subaru workers, and im very proud of it, since my grandpa and great grandpa especially made everything possible, im too lazy to text the entire story
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
That's cool!
@AndriusKamarauskas
@AndriusKamarauskas 27 күн бұрын
0:12 What your friend do IRL with this car to feel a lack of downforce?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
You don't want to know!
@driftmanwrx4837
@driftmanwrx4837 27 күн бұрын
I am interested to see a video for the sti wagon for comparison to the sti sedan .
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We'll put it on the list!
@misfit492
@misfit492 24 күн бұрын
Would love to see it cause I own a 96 Impreza with a soon to be STi wing
@angelo65116512
@angelo65116512 26 күн бұрын
I drive a 99 impreza L. This video made me remove my side view mirrors
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
LOL!
@filippe3822
@filippe3822 20 күн бұрын
I opted for removing the roof and windscreen all together.
@angelo65116512
@angelo65116512 20 күн бұрын
@@filippe3822 taking notes
@spencerleeb
@spencerleeb 27 күн бұрын
NA Miata pop-ups down vs up.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Follett2121
@Follett2121 10 күн бұрын
This is unbelievably cool! Thanks for posting this, so glad it’s led me to this channel. I find it fascinating! Makes me wonder how my old wedge-like trans am would hold up (aerodynamically speaking) to modern cars given how different cars look these days. Time to binge your channel! Lol
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@spaceonix_5882
@spaceonix_5882 27 күн бұрын
08 STI wrc car would be a cool comparison. There is a reason most manufacturers changed to a hatchback for rallying.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! It would be interesting. The hatchback might also be something to do with the weight distribution.
@poetsrear
@poetsrear 26 күн бұрын
​@@PremierAerodynamicsI also expect hatchback to have better support-to-weight ratio. The shorter, more round unibody skeleton is probably more resistant to rolling damage and frame bending. Sedan is longer and flatter, thus "bends like a bar"; hatchback is like an internally arched pod and "bounces off rather than crash & bend". This is layman speculation though.
@stefano4533
@stefano4533 28 күн бұрын
I would like to see how vertex generators work
@winkerface2332
@winkerface2332 27 күн бұрын
Air go spin
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
LOL. That is pretty much it.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Good idea, thanks! For vortex generators in general, we made this CFD video a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKWYmxjaciVntk
@OlNoName
@OlNoName 27 күн бұрын
It's cool to see a visual representation of the aerodynamics, and then piece together why modern cars look the way they do. I've noticed a lot of car designs make an effort to "pinch" the rear airflow around the rear window. Love this channel!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Yep, and also to reduce something called the "base area" which also reduces the total drag.
@ReZignated
@ReZignated 27 күн бұрын
How about v5-6 wings, from 1999-2000? Would like to see those since i have v6 wing on mine
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Spectrum_Sol
@Spectrum_Sol 27 күн бұрын
Any chance a Honda Del Sol could be in a future video? Love the content btw, always very informative and easy to learn from 👍
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@athiftsabit1208
@athiftsabit1208 23 күн бұрын
Talking about boxy sedans, it's interesting to see your explanation about the 4th gen Civic (EF) sedan. Imo it's the sharpest and boxiest sedan can be.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We also have the Scion xb in mind.
@Benvahkiin
@Benvahkiin 27 күн бұрын
I want to see a Lexus LS430 next! One of the first mass produced cars to use computer modelling for aerodynamics and a resulting very low drag coefficient. I would love to see what tricks they did to make such a big and heavy car so efficient.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@jamsbong
@jamsbong 28 күн бұрын
analyzing the wake is just one aspect of external aerodynamic behavior. You need to look at the pressure plots on the surface of the vehicle. Much of the reason why the spoiler version of the car has less drag is because the flow over the rear windshield is slower and thus does not result in so much low pressure on the surface that acts like it is pulling the car back. I always look at the drag and lift coefficient along x-axis first and followed by the surface pressure plot. The wake analysis is more for visuals and not always useful for understanding the flow. Generally, wake is unavoidable, but you can try to place them in a good location.
@windowsxseven
@windowsxseven 27 күн бұрын
KZbin "aerodynamicists" are generally clueless, get used to it
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the input!
@ertgery9084
@ertgery9084 27 күн бұрын
Do you take into account that the front part of the car and the intake on the hood take in air and throw it under the bottom or onto the windshield?
@Voting-does-nothing
@Voting-does-nothing 27 күн бұрын
Exactly mate 👍 A ton of air goes in the front bumper the then out the upward facing vents on the bonnet, Plus the scoop catching and pushing air directly under the car must affect things. Im sure the 1999 version also had the steeper bonnet angle too ?
@Claudio_And
@Claudio_And 27 күн бұрын
He doesn't
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
It's closed cooling. As it says in the description.
@ertgery9084
@ertgery9084 20 күн бұрын
​@@PremierAerodynamicsok
@tbone5654
@tbone5654 22 күн бұрын
I got my built 98 model up to 274 KM/h (171 mph). Felt pretty stable.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Hopefully that was sideways, lol
@boreas_rt1667
@boreas_rt1667 22 күн бұрын
These videos are genuinely amazing! Shows just how much aerodynamics have affected modern car design too. If I may suggest another car from the 90s to analyze, maybe try the 180sx, it should have all the makings of a low drag body, long sloping rear, low front, etc.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! I've always liked that car.
@cybcarr
@cybcarr 18 күн бұрын
thanks for the Burns memory. keep up fellow scubies.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 18 күн бұрын
Any time!
@MrSongib
@MrSongib 27 күн бұрын
Can you do some of GR86 and Miatas, since this car is kinda popular and people try to do some DIY aero on it. I think it would be helpful and bring more nerds.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the ideas!
@phrodendekia
@phrodendekia 21 күн бұрын
I would like to see 90s Opel Vectra's rear view mirrors in a simulation. They look very aerodynamic irl. Opel Corsa B has a similar shape, there is a design curve that starts in the hood and moves laterally to the mirrors.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@BLKBRDD
@BLKBRDD 26 күн бұрын
3:13 the side mirrors were smaller on the wrc car, probably for that reason
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Good point!
@Piotr94L
@Piotr94L 21 күн бұрын
Great work with this analizies. May you make similar videos about 4th generation Chevrolet Camaro and Opel Calibra. Imo the most areodynamic coupes in early/late 90s.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the ideas! Camaro is on the list!
@Cowboy_moonman396
@Cowboy_moonman396 26 күн бұрын
You’ve got me wondering now what the Saab 900 turbo is like, because I just realized all these years later that that quirky look of the roof is actually a kammback design.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@iamianjb
@iamianjb 22 күн бұрын
The Nissan skyline R33 GTS-T came with 3 different optional wings. (Round where it continued the curvature of the side over the whole boot, flat, where it raised just a little then was a flat plane and GTR where it was lifted substantially, extended beyond the side mounts and was a flat plane) It would be cool to see the difference between each of these.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@panderalexander
@panderalexander 27 күн бұрын
Would you be able to follow up with the larger square rally spoiler on that's become a signature on the STI models? Maybe the following generation such as the GD Hawkeye.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Danger_mouse
@Danger_mouse 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for doing this one. I'm an ex mechanic owner of a 98 GC8 WRX, so was interested to see how it faired. 3:41 The A pillars have little dams built into edges of the front screen rubber filler strip. While this does force air up and over the roof, it also forces rain and wiper water up there too which is important if the windows are down a little during rain 🙂👍 * The STI did have a different spoiler fitted at the factory, and I recall it came with the tall extension blocks to stand it right up in the air stream at about 1/2 window height. Also, I recall the last WRC GC8s had vortex generators fitted when they moved to the 2 door, which no doubt also helped with the rear glass angle. 👍
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Wow, I didn't notice the little dams. That is a nice feature for the rain.
@maxbroke7054
@maxbroke7054 16 күн бұрын
Since I own a STI this was VERY interesting, very good video 👍. Could you do a video on the GDB chassis? The hood scoop would be interesting too, there’re lots of rumors that there’s no air going in above 100mph..
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@wafflesnfalafel1
@wafflesnfalafel1 21 күн бұрын
super interesting vid - I've got a 2018 and am surprised how stable and composed it is at high speeds, much better than Hondas, Mazdas and Nissans I've owned previously especially given it's basically a traditional 3 box sedan.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Yep, this one was definitely great.
@keisuketakahashi3597
@keisuketakahashi3597 20 күн бұрын
This is gold content.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 19 күн бұрын
Thanks! Happy you liked it!
@JDM_PLUS
@JDM_PLUS 24 күн бұрын
The 1990-1996 Nissan 300zx has 2 chassis’s, 2+0 and 2+2. One is 8 inch’s longer than the other. It would be super interesting to compare the differences. Plus these used the most angular headlights of the day and they were even used by Lamborghini.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Vrb855
@Vrb855 24 күн бұрын
Please do one of these on a hatchback (like a golf). Always been interested in how that body shape works aerodynamically!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@DirtDude117
@DirtDude117 21 күн бұрын
The Mk1 TT wing and wingless would be an interesting video as they had a RECALL to add them
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@KennyMcCray
@KennyMcCray 20 күн бұрын
So I’ve got a budget build dream using my 96 wagon version… curious how does the elongated roof to the rear hatch aerodynamics work?
@HuckThis1971
@HuckThis1971 21 күн бұрын
Audi figured this out in the early 80's with the S1 and S1 Pikes Peak.
@TimSlee1
@TimSlee1 26 күн бұрын
I wanna see aero on the E30 M3, being a boxy car you'd assume it had terrible aero but it won more races than its rivals.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@lorenzomazzoldi2367
@lorenzomazzoldi2367 23 күн бұрын
The 2006 version mounted a small wing at the end of the roof, supposedly to prevent separation and direct more air to the main rear wing. An unusual device, since I've seen it only on this car and on the Lancia Stratos. I would love to see an analysis of it in comparison to Mitsubishi's vortex generators
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@silvenshadow
@silvenshadow 23 күн бұрын
This is beautiful. I'd love to see this on the new 2022+ BRZ, see if those vortex generators are a good idea. :)
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We have the older BRZ on the list, and we'll see about the new one!
@WizardSoon
@WizardSoon 27 күн бұрын
This is my fav channel now. Thanks!! (Subbed!!)
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks! Happy you enjoy the vids!
@nandosaez7368
@nandosaez7368 26 күн бұрын
Cool, now an evo 5 or tme for us evo fans would be even cooler, thank you very much
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@nickbooe5697
@nickbooe5697 12 күн бұрын
any chance you could do the Impreza GT Wagon 1999 model year. Interested in seeing how it being a wagon would affect its aerodynamic profile, as you mention the roof could be extended to help with aerodynamics.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@chrisnavin123
@chrisnavin123 27 күн бұрын
Your channel is fantastic, this is great for a layman like me whose specialty is EEE who is interested in cars but doesn't have the prerequisite knowledge. Also please do this for the nissan GTR, I'm really curious because they claim a drag coefficient of 0.26, I want to know how this boxy car does it.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! It's on the list!
@D_U_D66
@D_U_D66 23 күн бұрын
Love the content. Reckon we can get one of a 1990 Holden rodeo😂
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We'll see if we can get a good model of it!
@Pullen.rallysport909
@Pullen.rallysport909 25 күн бұрын
Could you please compare this to the wagon version? I’d love to see the differences between them.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@captainveryslow6325
@captainveryslow6325 4 күн бұрын
Really wanna look at those cars with proper front-end aero parts, like the Toyota Eagle Mk.III GTP, Dallara Stradale, and maybe, those modern LMH cars
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the ideas! We'll put some on the list!
@Synaps4
@Synaps4 27 күн бұрын
I would love to see a similar analysis for one of the impreza's competitors, the 1994 celica Gt-Four!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@rodidisilva5324
@rodidisilva5324 27 күн бұрын
Cool information on aerodynamics of subaru. I have a request for you, a Mercedes CLA C117. It looks a very complete package in efficient
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@km6832
@km6832 26 күн бұрын
Makes so much sense why they went to the widebody 2 door. Get some of that flow to wrap around the C pillar and flow towards the wing
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Wide loads have their advantages too!
@Ty280z
@Ty280z 26 күн бұрын
Very interested to see how the wagon compares
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@14KShadow
@14KShadow 20 күн бұрын
This is awesome!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 20 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@Holanduzo
@Holanduzo 9 күн бұрын
They added higher rear wings in the rally version when the wrc specs were introduced in 97
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 9 күн бұрын
Nice!
@chrischeezy7316
@chrischeezy7316 28 күн бұрын
Now I'm wondering, how would a hyundai Matrix do? (2004)
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@hoonfox5087
@hoonfox5087 27 күн бұрын
You mentioned the roof being a low pressure area and would be better if the car (and roof) was a bit longer. The Impreza is a shortened legacy (or whatever it was), where subaru just took their at the time highest performing road car and shortened it for rally use, and I guess they didn't consider the aero affects (like the roof lift) from doing so.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Good points.
@Ayane13b
@Ayane13b 27 күн бұрын
Would love to see one on the RX-8 at some point, given how it's nearly impossible to find any wind tunnel or CFD testing on them :(
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We have the RX-8 on the list!
@rd.3696
@rd.3696 22 күн бұрын
Also intercooler drag from the scoop on the bonnet would increase lift/ pressure under the bonnet.This air has to go somewhere,which would be under the car creating more turbulence again not good for drag.
@LonesomeDrifter1987
@LonesomeDrifter1987 20 күн бұрын
Hey @PremierAerodynamics, I was just now wondering about testing the Aerodynamics of a MK4 Toyota Supra (bone stock of course) just to see how well it is with or without it's rear spoiler
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Rosteripulla
@Rosteripulla 27 күн бұрын
Very interesting video. Could you do a video on the higher V5-V6 style wing?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@eNeRGizer99Nick
@eNeRGizer99Nick 26 күн бұрын
Awesome video man, Hope you do more "Accessible" road cars please!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@dagreat201
@dagreat201 26 күн бұрын
Can you do a video running down the aerodynamics of the NB or ND miata?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@EndritBs
@EndritBs 21 күн бұрын
Do an aerodynamic of my SYM Jet X scooter.How can I improve it.Does increasing the stock windshield make it more aerodynamic.I am liking this channel.I like motorcycles aerodynamic also.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@buss1205
@buss1205 26 күн бұрын
do the subaru baja next! ive always been interested to see how the bajas aero works.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@khanfd9101
@khanfd9101 25 күн бұрын
A first-gen scion xB could make an interesting video. Every xB forum thread seems to have someone comment on its funky aero. Maybe a rear lower diffuser would help reshape the wake for better high speed stability??
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! They are funny!
@growingup4487
@growingup4487 21 күн бұрын
do the hatcback STI next I'm curious if the airflow is much better on the hatchback than the older sedans
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@aspenGF8
@aspenGF8 17 күн бұрын
apparently the taller wing wasn't so much to make downforce but to reduce nose diving while airborne
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 17 күн бұрын
Okay, that is interesting. Perhaps it was to better distribute the downforce because putting it higher didn't change the moment arm.
@florkiler6242
@florkiler6242 25 күн бұрын
i have a feeling titles like "how to improve the aerodynamics of the (whatever car u doing)
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 25 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@HSVR383SC
@HSVR383SC 24 күн бұрын
I have one with a STI rear wing. Would be cool to see what difference that makes. Seems to lift the dust wake higher at rally races!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! The dust flying higher suggests greater downforce.
@asianmanfromasia
@asianmanfromasia 24 күн бұрын
I’d like to see simulations on aftermarket body kits like Veilside
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@geertterharmsel
@geertterharmsel 27 күн бұрын
it is quite well known the first lower spoiler did not work at all for downforce. the later facelift (gc8 v3 and later) got a much better spoiler.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the input!
@mixswist
@mixswist 27 күн бұрын
I really want to see aerodynamic on Alcyone XT since it was styled for aerodynamic not for eye, but I lkke both XT and SVX.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Cobalt512
@Cobalt512 21 күн бұрын
Curious where the best place to put a wing on the hatch back version would be, as well as finding out the drag coefficient. Good to know I should change out the mirrors and grab some more arowdynamic wheels.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
If you mean the wrx hatch, I would probably leave it how it is because if you put a wing on, it will likely reduce its handling because the front to rear lift ratio will be changed. If you do put a wing on, then at the back on the roof, but then you also need to increase the splitter at the front to increase lift there too to keep the handling decent.
@GoddessOfMisfortune
@GoddessOfMisfortune 27 күн бұрын
if you look at aftermarket and subaru racing mirrors from the time, you'd notice how much smaller and aerodynamic they were designed, such as the wrc mirrors, or the famous Ganador mirrors. Would be curious to see how those affect this.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Hakiri27
@Hakiri27 26 күн бұрын
would love to see a video on the GD STI
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@shuaizhong5585
@shuaizhong5585 27 күн бұрын
Possible do nc2 or nc3 mazda miata? This car is getting hotter n hotter. THX
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@Gabrieltamdesign
@Gabrieltamdesign 27 күн бұрын
Fun fact - Prodrive/Subaru brought in Peter Stevens of McLaren F1 fame to design the aero for the championship winning 97 Impreza WRC & the P1.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Well, I guess it worked!
@danielbarladeanu762
@danielbarladeanu762 19 күн бұрын
Nice video Can you do a simulation for the evo x? Thanks
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We have it on the list!
@camber_courtney5250
@camber_courtney5250 27 күн бұрын
What I'd love to see is a video that compares the minor differences between the two different front ends (I-IV and V-VI) qnd compares all the OEM spoilers. I have an obsession lol
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@camber_courtney5250
@camber_courtney5250 27 күн бұрын
@@PremierAerodynamics you'd actually consider doing that for me? Subbed with notifications on :)
@the_nondrive_side
@the_nondrive_side 27 күн бұрын
I had a 98.5 Mercury Mystique LS Mtx-75 with the SVT sway bars which were smaller up front and larger in the rear. I recalled seeing them on 1994 popular science for low .cd and the car was fast
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
That had a sleek rear window as well, which would drop the drag a lot.!
@the_nondrive_side
@the_nondrive_side 27 күн бұрын
@PremierAerodynamics yeah I kept the no wing thing but the duckbill carbon trunklids and a mirko front lip was the top spec
@grigoris1169
@grigoris1169 20 күн бұрын
Try checking the corolla e100 liftback the front end of the two can fit on each other but very differend rear ends
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@acquacow
@acquacow 27 күн бұрын
Aah, I was hoping you were going to show a model with the higher wing added. You showed the drag coefficient, but do you have the total frontal area you can provide?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@LeweMan
@LeweMan 27 күн бұрын
So basically, you have to install a big wing and aero mirrors, got it!!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
You know it!
@rotskep
@rotskep 27 күн бұрын
let's see the wagon version!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@tomgilfedder5810
@tomgilfedder5810 20 күн бұрын
GF8 with the mirrors turned in for the win!!! 😂😅😊
@BobTheMartin
@BobTheMartin 27 күн бұрын
Awesome video! Would you ever do an episode on 6gen celica? The non-gt4 front wheel drive coupe version looks like it would have amazing aerodynamics since the rear has a good teardrop shape and a very small wing but I struggle to find any concrete information on that online
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@motorsportfangr
@motorsportfangr 8 күн бұрын
Now I know why the group a spec rally car had those tiny mirrors
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 8 күн бұрын
You know it!
@johnpuchi2383
@johnpuchi2383 21 күн бұрын
Where did you get hold of the Impreza model ?
@KHEmotorsport
@KHEmotorsport 26 күн бұрын
I hope that some day you can do this analysis from toyota Jzx100 chaser.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@chookstarrocket6
@chookstarrocket6 24 күн бұрын
Thanks
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Happy you like the video!
@Kajos1109
@Kajos1109 27 күн бұрын
Try mr2 sw20 or aw11, sw20 with 1gen spoiler no wing and end of prod attack wing, and aw11 with whatever u want, didnt see many mr2 aero vids. Remember that sw20 sucks air from below to rear windshield area at higher speeds to help cool the engine
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@washingtonirving2137
@washingtonirving2137 20 күн бұрын
The WRC cars had custom, much smaller mirrors than this model which seems to reflect the road car
@kaedeschulz5422
@kaedeschulz5422 21 күн бұрын
This makes me wonder about what the S30Z Fairlady is like in comparison which is long and flat with a very smooth downslope in the rear. I would be especially interested in what it's like with the race kit that has a front "spoiler" a ducktail on the rear as well as wider fenders.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@kaedeschulz5422
@kaedeschulz5422 21 күн бұрын
@@PremierAerodynamics Also have a look at wangan midnight. Manga series is made with racers and tuners from the time so it's quite detailed. In later parts of the anime the Z had a different front bumper, smaller mirrors on the doors instead of the hood and apparently also a diffuser. It's quite interesting.
@f1gridlock
@f1gridlock 23 күн бұрын
Can you do an analysis of Mazda MX-5 Miata with roof up vs roof down and soft-top vs hardtop?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@X9Z17
@X9Z17 23 күн бұрын
Would love to see this done for cars that have both a sedan and an estate/wagon as an option. My VW B7 Passat Wagon is pretty aerodynamic... or is it?!
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@corollavirus4age
@corollavirus4age 26 күн бұрын
thats pretty cool i noticed some imprezas have a rear roof spoiler on a sedan similar to a lancia stratos does that help with aerodynamics or would that fuck it up even more?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 26 күн бұрын
It would definitely be better for downforce than this wing, and for this model, you probably wouldn't get much of a drag penalty. But, for ones with the flow attached down the rear window, that roof spoiler would increase the drag dramatically because now you have a much bigger wake.
@crackedemerald4930
@crackedemerald4930 27 күн бұрын
you should do the first gen nissan leaf next. I heard the bulbous frog eye headlights help reduce the whistling noise from the mirrors.
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@hangman13
@hangman13 15 күн бұрын
IDEA: any chance of doing Volvo's BTCC cars, especially the 850 Wagon and when they transitioned to much conventional S40?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
@wsgletschill
@wsgletschill 17 күн бұрын
please do a modern FORD GT (2017 and later)
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea! We have it on the list!
@jasonwishart6800
@jasonwishart6800 27 күн бұрын
Can you do the VA STi to see how evolution improves results?
@PremierAerodynamics
@PremierAerodynamics 27 күн бұрын
Thanks for the idea!
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