Installing this part on a truck is not a fad. This is a great opportunity to inexpensively and simply improve aerodynamic performance, increase directional stability, and reduce fuel consumption. Especially the benefit of such an installation is noticeable at speeds of more than 50 km / h. Even inexpensive GAZelle spoilers provide optimization of oncoming air flows, which positively affects the convenience of driving.
Fairings on the "GAZelle"
Installation of data and other details is more common among racing enthusiasts and sports cars. Most motorists are even more conservative and consider the spoiler to be nothing more than a decoration, a decoration, and not a part that is designed to improve the characteristics and capabilities of the vehicle. In fact, GAZelle spoilers can significantly improve dynamic performance.
Practice shows that on trucks that are involved in the transportation of goods, such fairings significantly improve technical characteristics.
The market has significantly increased demand for these parts. They are bought by truckers, as well as car owners who drive mainly in the city.
Materials, or What fairings are made of
These products are mainly made from soft fabric materials, mats or fiberglass. As a binder, various polyester resins are used . In order for a product based on polymer plastics to be reliably protected from atmospheric precipitation, various special additives are used.
Why does a GAZelle owner need a fairing?
Truckers, who drive mainly heavy truck tractors, often install the so-called dragoilers. They significantly reduce the drag force of a huge wagon. When the speed is high enough, this device significantly improves aerodynamics. Wow, that’s a fact, the owner of a small truck will say. But why put spoilers on the "Gazelle"? One of the manufacturers of these accessories conducted tests that showed the feasibility of using these parts on small cars.
To pass the test, a GAZelle 3302 truck was picked up in normal technical condition. The van was of a serious look and the same weight. The total mass of "GAZelle" amounted to 2950 kg. Then a fairing was installed on the van and tests began. Needless to say, the result even exceeded expectations. But first things first.
How to test?
One of the most important characteristics of a car is the time it takes for a car to accelerate to 100 km. Until the Gazelle roof spoiler was installed, it took 59.9 seconds. But this is understandable, because the very last kilometers before gaining maximum speed - 105.5 km / h - GAZelke were given with great difficulty.
With a spoiler, the car, when accelerating to 60 km, covered a distance of only 0.7 s faster.
But at a speed of 80 km this time was already 3.4 seconds. At 100 km / h the car won back as many as 14.1 s. So we managed to win more than 23% of the time spent on overclocking. Perhaps this fact is enough to still decide and purchase spoilers for GAZelle. However, this is not all the results.
As a result
Technical measurements were fully confirmed by the personal experience of the experimenter from driving. So, less often had to change gears. In overtaking, the car behaves more dynamically. But the fact that the dynamics have increased is not the only advantage. Since the streamlining of the body has improved, fuel consumption has also decreased.
Under the most “hothouse” conditions, in the most economical transmission, at a speed of 60 km / h, the consumption was 11.1 liters for cars without this part, and the car with a cowl reduced appetites - the consumption was 10.3 liters. The difference is small, but at speeds over 90 km / h the figure is increasing.
How to install a spoiler on a "Gazelle"?
Better to put this accessory on the roof. In the process you will have to use some guidelines and adhere to certain conditions.
For example, a fairing is recommended to be mounted on roof amplifiers.
Otherwise, the part will simply rip off when driving at high speed. It is best to position the fairing as close to the edge as possible so as not to get into the rarefaction zone of air flows.
Before fixing the spoiler on the "Gazelle Next", it is advisable to pre-measure the location of the supports. Here alone can not cope, need help. The function that the second person will perform is to keep the fairing in the place where it will be mounted in the future. Along with this, using a ruler, you should measure the gap between the supports, as well as make markings from the edges to the pores. It is recommended to choose the most optimal location so that the entire structure is parallel to the edges of the car.
Next is the installation stage, and before that it is advisable to measure everything again. In case of mismatch and errors, you need to fix everything, otherwise the characteristics may be violated, and all the advantages of this product will turn into disadvantages.
Installation work
So, if the spoiler on the "GAZelle Next" is installed correctly, you can proceed with the installation work. In the positions that were previously marked at the previous stage, drill down the places for fastenings. The drill must be held strictly perpendicular to the surface. Spoiler mounts are bolted. To increase the mounting area and thereby reduce the load on the head, wide washers should be placed under the nuts.
There is also a mounting method without drilling holes.
Here the spoiler is seated on a sealant or glued using double-sided tape. But using the second option, you need to remember that this is not too reliable.
Also, setting the angle of attack will not be superfluous. In order to increase downforce in corners, the part must have a larger angle of attack, and vice versa. Proper tuning can significantly optimize the aerodynamic characteristics of the machine.
Selection and prices
Today, a large selection of such accessories is offered.
Many of them are made of high-quality materials using European technologies. Many domestic manufacturers. If you decide to install a spoiler on the "Gazelle" - its price starts at 4800 rubles for a complete set with fasteners.