[natedog7700]

Would plastic dip impact my drag coefficient if i sprayed my whole car? What about just wheels/mirrors etc.

EDIT:
Im not plasti dipping my car but just curious. And im talking speeds above 100mph not like 20mph lol

[c1pher]

Doubtful. I think after several coats of plastidip, you're only talking about a few ounces of product. It may not be smoother than waxed paint but I think the shape of the car is more significant than the coated surface.

[///M Power-Belgium]

It feels like - 50 HP !

[ORIGIN M.]

Wrap your car, powder coat your wheels.

You will not regret it, and it is much simpler to maintain.

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Would plastic dip impact my drag coefficient if i sprayed my whole car? What about just wheels/mirrors etc.

[ORIGIN M.]

Or a two ton heavy thing.

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

It feels like - 50 HP !

[HFW003]

Not sure if this is a serious question!

Might be different if you were entering the world solar challenge but on a F30 you have better ways to reduce weight and drag coefficient, for example, take a dump.

[jaye944]

nope

Originally Posted by natedog7700

Would plastic dip impact my drag coefficient if i sprayed my whole car? What about just wheels/mirrors etc.

EDIT:
Im not plasti dipping my car but just curious. And im talking speeds above 100mph not like 20mph lol

[jaye944]

Originally Posted by MGM135is

I think the shape of the car is more significant than the coated surface.

^^^ this;

car design is also about "keeping" the car on the road, not just about dr.co.
its a fine trade off, but no aftermarket, bolt on will help.

you also have to look at the underside of the car as well

but Good question

[KenB925]

myth busters did a show about the surface of the car years ago, they covered a car with clay and cut divots in it (like the surface of a golf ball, but much larger) it actually improved fuel economy, from what i recall

[BSM n54iS]

OK - IF this was a serious question out of curiosity since you're not gonna do it regardless, the answer is yes. Changing the surface friction will change Cd........by +/- fucking .000000034%!!!

[TomD335xicoupe]

But you must consider in your calculation the reverse osmosis coefficient average rain fall aside depending on you present atmospheric pressure. When considering the above I believe the correct number would be closer to .000000346 which rounds up to .00000035!

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by KenB925

myth busters did a show about the surface of the car years ago, they covered a car with clay and cut divots in it (like the surface of a golf ball, but much larger) it actually improved fuel economy, from what i recall

.....and the car no longer sliced. It was amazing.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

.....and the car no longer sliced. It was amazing.

And the back spin!

[Maynard]

It still doesn't help as much as adding another ///M Badge - those easily give you .00006-.00007 (as much as .000078 if it is a big one on either bumper). Something about the seething rage of the M2 owners that helps propel it just that much faster.

And of course figuring out the very best oil to use....