Anyone tried to make/test the effect of wheel covers on a HCH? What about reshaping the lower part of the front end (below the plate) to be more aerodynamic and without the holes?
Clif

 

Here's a guy who tried that with his Geo Metro. You should be able to guesstimate what that will do for an HCH.

http://www.metrompg.com/posts/grille...ing-part-2.htm

 

That is a web page I just read which re-inspired me to try it, I have always thought there would be benefits but his site made me think it would definitely be beneficial.
Clif

 

That cardboard looks silly.

But seriously, could a body shop make custom wheel covers and plug up the holes in the bumper for the foglights?

 

All that seems great, but wouldn't that lack of cooling effect efficiency in other ways?

 

I have to crunch the #'s but if I pay someone to do the work then the mpg increase would have to be HUGE or it would take 10 years to re-coupe the expense.
I am going to make a cardboard version of both then do a without, with grill, then with both this weekend weather permitting.

 

Temps will have to be monitored but all the holes are there for worst case heat not 100deg heat, I will not make the front permanent (would like to and might once I make it through a summer).

 

There was a thread here a few months ago about Moon discs. I'd love to but can't bring myself to drilling a few tiny holes in each wheel.

 

Well let us know how it works out.


Terry