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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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hey, i got Delta Customs to make a vortex generator. the design will be similar to a shark fin, just more suttle to the lines of a tc. ill have some updates later.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Subtle.
Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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yeah my bad. typo
Old Aug 21, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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**UPDATE**

This is still a prototype, but will be ready in a couple weeks.
There will be 3 options, Primered, Gloss Black, or color matched

Old Aug 21, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sddykstr
So you're spending a bunch of money to make your tc look like an evo, why not buy a used evo.
I would not buy a used evo or any car with a turbo used. Who nows what can go wrong.
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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I have to ask, what the ____ is a Vortex Generator?
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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as seen on the evos, it goes on the roof, (right at the end, before the hatch (no interference)) and increases down force
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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I've never seen that before...cool
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jquiz/353589971/

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-20...r-1280x960.jpg

Theire so posed to be angled but they aren't on the evos. I mean its not a big deal but like on strictly race cars they do that.
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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the evos are angeled, if u look closely
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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obviously these are just 'for show' (for me)

but here yah go.. not that clear of pics cuz it was taken indoors with my cell phone :X i first saw these at a so-cal meet from Paul's car (blue scion tc) and decided to get myself a set as well











no far away pics just yet. flame if you want, i dont mind. haha
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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i like, far away pics would be appreciated!!!
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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This thread is worthless without far away pics!
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by RodC
This thread is worthless without far away pics!
better than nothing ...

i'll take far away pics tomorrow morning.
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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no flaming but a voice of reason...

the downforce achieved with vortex generators is only because it creates vortices that interact with the spoiler...if the spoiler was smaller it would have no effect on the downforce of the evo...

and downforce on the rear wheels of the tC? seriously?
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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good point indeed. like i said, for me it was just for looks
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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mine would be just for looks....
Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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couldnt really get any further than that cuz my mom's car is on one side and the neighbors' huge bush is on the other. haha
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