All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
improving aerodynamics with OEM parts
Snoopy:
No i didn't as the mk6 ones looked bigger and slightly different to the mk5 so i was not sure if they would fit.
Richn83:
Ok, probably an evolution towards better fuel efficiency anyway. If you want any pics of the trim let me now its fairly open inside.
the bruce:
Guess these don't fit the Mark VI that have the ''toothed'' spoilers at this place.
Richn83:
Right well I have just driven 90 miles of motorway with the new Aero, a couple of things that I notice is that the car has a significant reduction in road noise making motorway miles more enjoyable and I can hear the exhaust and engine better as thats the main noise coming through the bulk head not road noise and wind noise.
The car also felt more eager to accelerate at speed and cruised down better it wasnt dramatic but definitely there. The oil temps were up a few degrees from 88-89 degress before to 92 degress max water temps were the same.
And the important part from my perspective the mpg the figures looked better the averages ended on 36mpg I was sat at 70 mph on cruise (76 on clocks, corrected speed from polar was 70) but if anyone knows the road out of gloucester towards swindon you will know that the road up past the air ballon isnt kind to mpg! The most interesting thing is the range which speaks volumes, I filled up in brockworth on vpower did 90 miles and the range remaining was 355 miles, so from a normal tank doing me 360 on the range tank I am now able to expect 440 miles at motorway speeds!
So it did everything that I expected it too 10-15% improvement (could be more if you didnt have a seriously long and heavy hill at the start) and I still have two more parts to fit. And it has made the car quieter at all speeds making it a nicer place to be so I would say a very well worth modification. Thanks to The Bruce for bringing it to our attention :congrats:
And of course some proof :jumpmove:
Tfsi_Mike:
Result :) Im going to get the front one and two triangles tommorow morning. My measurements arent as accurate but I know the usual Avg Mpg and I have a super long journey (Motorway) on Friday :indifferent:
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