lower grille inserts
#1
lower grille inserts
This may be kinda way out there but I'm looking for your thoughts...
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
#2
Re: lower grille inserts
Originally posted by RC03MAX
This may be kinda way out there but I'm looking for your thoughts...
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
This may be kinda way out there but I'm looking for your thoughts...
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
#3
Re: lower grille inserts
Originally posted by RC03MAX
This may be kinda way out there but I'm looking for your thoughts...
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
This may be kinda way out there but I'm looking for your thoughts...
I installed the grille tech lower inserts on my '03 Max...I think they look great and are a nice product. But since then I noticed that at highway speeds (and above) the front end seems to drift a little. Is it possible that because I covered up the openings, the reduced air flow is causing less downforce on the front end? I figure the hood contributes the most downforce to the front end but I was wondering if anyone else noticed this with lower grille inserts installed.
Looks like you've got the dreaded aero-push.
Really though I don't think you would see this kind of effect until you are well over 100mph. Even then it's still not soild, air still goes threw it.
#5
Originally posted by maximadave
no problems here. I may have to repaint mine though
no problems here. I may have to repaint mine though
#6
Originally posted by maximadave
no problems here. I may have to repaint mine though
no problems here. I may have to repaint mine though
I don't know if they are worth $60 after hearing about this (and the front end drifting ).
#7
Re: Re: lower grille inserts
I hear what you're saying maximaman777 about the effects at higher speed and stuff....but i vaguely remember an article in a car magazine years ago about the change in aerodynamics with the old stlye "flip up headlights"...and it was related to handling
My grill tech inserts are the racer type with the holes...I agree that air does get through but it would still cause higher air pressure in front of the inserts compared to no inserts at all
I'll probably yank them off and see if anything changes...
My grill tech inserts are the racer type with the holes...I agree that air does get through but it would still cause higher air pressure in front of the inserts compared to no inserts at all
I'll probably yank them off and see if anything changes...
#8
Re: Re: Re: lower grille inserts
Originally posted by RC03MAX
I hear what you're saying maximaman777 about the effects at higher speed and stuff....but i vaguely remember an article in a car magazine years ago about the change in aerodynamics with the old stlye "flip up headlights"...and it was related to handling
My grill tech inserts are the racer type with the holes...I agree that air does get through but it would still cause higher air pressure in front of the inserts compared to no inserts at all
I'll probably yank them off and see if anything changes...
I hear what you're saying maximaman777 about the effects at higher speed and stuff....but i vaguely remember an article in a car magazine years ago about the change in aerodynamics with the old stlye "flip up headlights"...and it was related to handling
My grill tech inserts are the racer type with the holes...I agree that air does get through but it would still cause higher air pressure in front of the inserts compared to no inserts at all
I'll probably yank them off and see if anything changes...
If so give it a shot and report back. Don't get a speeding ticket!
#9
JMS Grill
I had the grill- tech grills first, but could not really see them , and they also started to rust so i switched to this one. This was a quick pic that I took the day I got the grill and just threw it on with the wire ties noticable. I have since removed the dust covers underneath the bumpers and put the grill on properly with no visible wire ties showing.
#10
Re: JMS Grill
Originally posted by tmiller02
I had the grill- tech grills first, but could not really see them , and they also started to rust so i switched to this one. This was a quick pic that I took the day I got the grill and just threw it on with the wire ties noticable. I have since removed the dust covers underneath the bumpers and put the grill on properly with no visible wire ties showing.
I had the grill- tech grills first, but could not really see them , and they also started to rust so i switched to this one. This was a quick pic that I took the day I got the grill and just threw it on with the wire ties noticable. I have since removed the dust covers underneath the bumpers and put the grill on properly with no visible wire ties showing.
Hey, aren't you scratching your paint without any protection on that grill???
#11
Re: Re: Re: Re: lower grille inserts
Originally posted by maximaman777
Are they easy to take off and put back on?
If so give it a shot and report back. Don't get a speeding ticket!
Are they easy to take off and put back on?
If so give it a shot and report back. Don't get a speeding ticket!
Yeah...the grille inserts are held with plastic ties....I'll let you guys know if there is any difference with and without
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