Does anyone have advice on using an air dam to reduce drag ? Read on,
I'll get there.
I'm reconsidering buying a tesla Y. It's a crazy amount of money and I
may get cold feet. But I have to replace my ancient honda or keep fixing
it (which is costing average $2k / year). And, I want to replace it with
something that is adequate for going on the cascade mountain forest
service roads, as well as modest road trips.
I could buy the Bolt, which seems to be an excellent car. But I don't
think I can using it in the mountains. That's a must, since I'm there
perhaps 20 times a year.
My biggest concern with the tesla is damaging the battery or other
critical underside stuff. On my honda, I've had numerous ground strikes
but no serious damage. It has 6.5" clearance. I found a company that
makes 1.5" suspension spacers that fit in the model 3 and the Y, which
would give my 8". I think that's enough that I can visually judge and
slow down, so as not to have a severe strike. (It's harder than you
think, if the sun is casting tree shadows across the road - almost
impossible to see any deviations.)
If I raise the chassis, I'll get more drag. Thus, the question of
installing some kind of skirt. Does anyone have advice on this ? Would
it make a difference ?
(P.S. I'll keep the honda odyssey regardless but drive it only for
hauling large stuff. Maintenance should be minimal.)
Peri
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