With a special design most of the cars are affected by aerodynamic drag. As a result, manufacturers of serial cars are forced to look for innovative solutions, designed to reduce fuel consumption for the sake of compliance with environmental regulations.
Exactly aerodynamic body kits to the bottom of cars, as well as for its body became the best method of trying to improve the car's aerodynamics. These original items withdrawn and sprayed air flows from areas of excessive pressure (here are the free space under the hood and the bottom of the vehicle), and also prevent the formation of eddies. With this solution, during high-speed movement is present vehicle strong coupling with the road surface, which is very beneficial in terms of security.
Most of the raw material for aerodynamic skirts became plastic, which not only facilitates weight parts, but also reduces their production costs. Respectively, and fuel consumption is reduced, which is very beneficial effect on the economy.
Modern aerodynamic body kits have different designs and purpose:
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wing (thanks to the counter air flow pushes the car to the road, causing coupling wheel increases with asphalt and improved maneuverability);
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bumpers (as the front, and rear, They are the basis for fixing spoilers, protect the bottom of cars and oncoming air mass is withdrawn from the same air - under the bottom);
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palette-shaped panel (protect and cover the bottom of the suspension and the oncoming airflow, thereby reducing the resistance of the body);
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spoilers (adjusts the direction of air flow, why they are usually placed on the bumpers, hood, roof, the trunk of the vehicle).
The disadvantages of aerodynamic skirts can be answered by a serious note their cost, rather complex installation, requiring specialist intervention, and a significant reduction in clearance between the bottom of the car and the road.