Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 I remember seeing these when I was at 86 Style @Fuji last August: Now, I talked with a Japanese friend of mine and these are meant apparently to break airflow when the car is sliding. I'm not sure I absolutely understand how they work or not. Also I've checked my TRD catalogue and they are not in there. Other's have said that it's a Toyota part. So my question is, can anybody shed any light on these, what they do, is it worth getting etc? I've already got the TRD aero fins of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Aren't they part of the modellista kit you can get from Toyota over in Japan? In sure there are other little bits like this you can buy to go in other areas of the car.....my only thinking is that they point out sideways so when you are sliding sideways, they are cutting the air it is facing? No idea if it works or even if I'm right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Yeah, I'm not sure. These are the ones I saw on the car in Japan: DSC_ 1109 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr DSC_1107 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr This car was Tommy Kaira. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Modellista sorry, you can get them direct from Toyota.jphttp://toyota.jp/86/accessories/style/# And this is what Google translate says: Aero Stabilizer Rising fin Place the Aero Stabilizer Rising FINS Were Fruition the Accumulated aerodynamic Technology in F1 in the Rear Pillar. And pressed the body from the left and right by Generating a Small Eddy in a stream, to Ensure the Steering Stability. Doesn't make much sense does it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 After looking around the Japanese site, the ugly Style Cb version has ebony woodgrain interior dash panels instead of the fake carbon fibre wrap.....EBONY WOODGRAIN!!!! 1 adam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Yeah, I got the impression it was something to do with breaking airflow which is apparently good when it comes to drifting or when the car is sliding. This is how it was explained to me by my Japanese friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 I would bet my left nut that they do sweet FA 5 rob275, KevinA, adam and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 I'm with smudge on these, they are going to do nothing, they are too flat. If they were more protruded from the body i'd be with you. 1 griffinnn reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 If they affect air flow then so do the door handles Gonna take mine off for more speeeeeed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 I would LOVE to see how my car performs in a wind tunnel in its current state 1 Tareim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffinnn 11 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 I didn't want to say it but totally agree. These will improve performance as much as the TRD winker bulbs... If you like the way they look then get them but dont bank on any notable difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 It might be that, depending on the angle of attack of the airflow, you are between separated and attached airflow when going sideways at different speeds/angles of attack. This would result in varying lift characteristics across the rear deck, which would result in varying feel from the rear when drifting... These would then work by ensuring that the airflow over the rear deck would always be separated, and hence, give a consistent feel at whatever speed you were drifting at... Of course, it would depend on the speed of the airflow and you would have to be a hardcore drifting who spends hours drifting in all conditions to really notice the difference... Tbh, you'd probably only notice a difference in "normal" driving when facing a severe cross-wind. I don't think they're worth it, and I think they look bloody awful too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 If they were TRD I would get them but seeing as they are not, I'm not going to bother I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonigmr2 39 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 So many bits to buy! 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Indeed. Mark is always trying to persuade me to get the TRD rear louvre: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonigmr2 39 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Hmmn, not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 That's what I keep thinking, but the trouble is, the more I look at it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 I've decided I'm getting a louvre when I have the money as they are a lot cheaper now then when I first saw them + they look amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 it looks awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonigmr2 39 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 I'm warming to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 I kinda recoiled and grinned at the same time haha I think I like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 How do you clean the screen ? or does it keep it clean and keeps the moisture off as this would be of some benefit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 How do you clean the screen ? or does it keep it clean and keeps the moisture off as this would be of some benefit. you take it off, if you look closely you can see some screw or the dreaded scrivets that hold it on so can be took off for cleaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 6, 2015 I'd suspect your rear screen needs cleaning a whole lot less, especially so if it doesn't get wet. I notice that the rear screen gets dirty quickly this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted March 10, 2015 The days I think yes are beginning to outweigh the days I think no. But still not enough yes days! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
