Want to improve your gas milage by 18%-20%? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Crandall · 01-19-2009, 02:18 AM

Apparently it is possible though wrapping your car in golf ball like dimples:

DALLAS, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 15, 2009 -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (Other OTC:SKZW.PK - News), the vanguard of the vehicle wraps industry, today unveiled a new, patent pending, drag reducing vehicle wrap material called MPG-Plus(TM). The improved fuel economy of a vehicle wrapped in MPG-Plus(TM) as compared to the identical vehicle not wrapped is 18%-20%. MPG-Plus(TM) has been extensively tested at both high and low speeds. MPG-Plus(TM) is now available for commercial use. Because the best use of MPG-Plus(TM) is in large scale applications; fleets operators, trucking companies, the military and municipalities will be a primary focus of SkinzWraps' initial push. To that end, SkinzWraps will immediately reach out to these types of clients within its extensive client database.

"We have worked on this ground breaking product in skunk works secrecy for almost a year and a half. This is American ingenuity and American hard work at it best. From that flash of genius to the issuance of this release, I have personally witnessed every step in the process to bring this innovative product to market, so I am very confident when I say with full conviction that MPG-Plus(TM) is going to change everything," says Peter C. Salaverry, Chairman & CEO of SkinzWraps, Inc.

http://www.skinzwraps.com/news.php#79

SilverBack · 01-19-2009, 03:15 AM

Sounds like scamola to me.

If anything, the grooves would probably cause more drag IMO

nemelek · 01-19-2009, 05:09 AM

If I bought every gadget that saves me gas, I would be getting over 100mpg.

NJBob · 01-19-2009, 05:59 AM

The gain (if any) would probably not offset the cost of the wrap. It's like paying $24k for a Prius.

thebarber · 01-19-2009, 06:49 AM

im going to make a suit of skinzwraps...then I'LL get 18-20% better economy!

pretty cool if it works though....any talk of price?

voodoo22 · 01-19-2009, 06:59 AM

If you want this for free "improvement", just park beside a driving range at a public golf course.

eTiMaGo · 01-19-2009, 08:20 AM

come on guys, it sounds counterintuitive but it makes sense. But indeed, it's all down to the cost, and the REAL results...

MadMax · 01-19-2009, 08:40 AM

Exactly, it has been scientifically proven that the dimples on a golf ball do allow it to travel more easily through the air. However, I doubt that the concept will work as well when applied to a vehicle...anyone willing to take a ball peen hammer to their Yaris to find out?!?

Cheers! M2

Crandall · 01-19-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

come on guys, it sounds counterintuitive but it makes sense. But indeed, it's all down to the cost, and the REAL results...

Apparently it was tested and works. However there was no mention of price

ChinoCharles · 01-19-2009, 10:53 AM

BailOut, party of one. Bailout, party of one, your thread of interest is now available. BailOut...

SilverBack · 01-20-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voodoo22

If you want this for free "improvement", just park beside a driving range at a public golf course.

Good idea. You go first

nsmitchell · 01-20-2009, 10:04 AM

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...p-mpg-plus.php

BailOut · 01-20-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

BailOut, party of one. Bailout, party of one, your thread of interest is now available. BailOut...

LOL

I can't add any more than what's been said. Yes, it has been proven to reduce drag by a little, which will improve mileage by a little, but it is such a costly and involved procedure that it likely isn't worth it, and would likely be best to be done by the OEMs during the manufacturing process.

ChinoCharles · 01-20-2009, 10:32 AM

A Titleist Yaris. Awesome.

Kal-El · 01-22-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

A Titleist Yaris. Awesome.

Hahaha!

Kal-El · 01-22-2009, 11:00 PM

Isn't it odd that the example car used is the boxy and very un-aerodynamic xB?

Rich k · 01-23-2009, 12:14 AM

I had a car that i hated, and i went thru some tough times, and i was lactose intolerant and hypoglycemic and didn't realize i had either at the time which made me more than a tad bit grumpy and hugely irrational, and well i beat the everloving crap out of that car, literally with my fists and elbows and heels. I put roughly semicircular indentations into EVERY body panel on that car. (i thouroughly apologize for driving it like an idiot too, please forgive me i was sick) And ya know what, even though i golf ball dimpled it the mileage didn't get any better.

gid · 01-23-2009, 12:27 AM

that's what JESSICA SIMPSON looks like before facial make up .

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01-19-2009, 02:18 AM	#1
Crandall H8R View User's Garage Drives: 08 White RS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No Funswick Posts: 324	Want to improve your gas milage by 18%-20%? Apparently it is possible though wrapping your car in golf ball like dimples: DALLAS, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 15, 2009 -- SkinzWraps, Inc. (Other OTC:SKZW.PK - News), the vanguard of the vehicle wraps industry, today unveiled a new, patent pending, drag reducing vehicle wrap material called MPG-Plus(TM). The improved fuel economy of a vehicle wrapped in MPG-Plus(TM) as compared to the identical vehicle not wrapped is 18%-20%. MPG-Plus(TM) has been extensively tested at both high and low speeds. MPG-Plus(TM) is now available for commercial use. Because the best use of MPG-Plus(TM) is in large scale applications; fleets operators, trucking companies, the military and municipalities will be a primary focus of SkinzWraps' initial push. To that end, SkinzWraps will immediately reach out to these types of clients within its extensive client database. "We have worked on this ground breaking product in skunk works secrecy for almost a year and a half. This is American ingenuity and American hard work at it best. From that flash of genius to the issuance of this release, I have personally witnessed every step in the process to bring this innovative product to market, so I am very confident when I say with full conviction that MPG-Plus(TM) is going to change everything," says Peter C. Salaverry, Chairman & CEO of SkinzWraps, Inc. http://www.skinzwraps.com/news.php#79 __________________ \|No\|one\|cares\|about\|your\|mods\|

01-19-2009, 03:15 AM	#2
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Sounds like scamola to me. If anything, the grooves would probably cause more drag IMO __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

01-19-2009, 05:09 AM	#3
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	If I bought every gadget that saves me gas, I would be getting over 100mpg. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

01-19-2009, 06:49 AM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	im going to make a suit of skinzwraps...then I'LL get 18-20% better economy! pretty cool if it works though....any talk of price? __________________

01-20-2009, 10:04 AM	#12
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009...p-mpg-plus.php __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

01-19-2009, 05:59 AM	#4
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	The gain (if any) would probably not offset the cost of the wrap. It's like paying $24k for a Prius.

01-19-2009, 06:59 AM	#6
voodoo22 Drives: Yaris Sedan (auto) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 545	If you want this for free "improvement", just park beside a driving range at a public golf course.

01-19-2009, 08:20 AM	#7
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	come on guys, it sounds counterintuitive but it makes sense. But indeed, it's all down to the cost, and the REAL results... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

01-19-2009, 08:40 AM	#8
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Exactly, it has been scientifically proven that the dimples on a golf ball do allow it to travel more easily through the air. However, I doubt that the concept will work as well when applied to a vehicle...anyone willing to take a ball peen hammer to their Yaris to find out?!? Cheers! M2

01-19-2009, 10:53 AM	#10
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	BailOut, party of one. Bailout, party of one, your thread of interest is now available. BailOut...

01-20-2009, 10:32 AM	#14
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	A Titleist Yaris. Awesome.

01-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#16
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Isn't it odd that the example car used is the boxy and very un-aerodynamic xB?

01-23-2009, 12:14 AM	#17
Rich k Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dutchess NY Posts: 130	I had a car that i hated, and i went thru some tough times, and i was lactose intolerant and hypoglycemic and didn't realize i had either at the time which made me more than a tad bit grumpy and hugely irrational, and well i beat the everloving crap out of that car, literally with my fists and elbows and heels. I put roughly semicircular indentations into EVERY body panel on that car. (i thouroughly apologize for driving it like an idiot too, please forgive me i was sick) And ya know what, even though i golf ball dimpled it the mileage didn't get any better.

01-23-2009, 12:27 AM	#18
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	that's what JESSICA SIMPSON looks like before facial make up . .

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