Show Us Your Motors!

[IvanDobskey]

Finally weather good enough to give the new car a proper clean.



My first black car and I can't believe how badly they show every speck of dirt

 

[NathWraith]

I like the aero on the a45. Looks bland without it

 

[Blackhawk47]

I like the aero on the a45. Looks bland without it

Agree looks alright and makes it stand out a bit.

I imagine the aero on it is mostly for cosmetic purposes? I’ve been looking at what parts you can get on the M2, carbon lip spoiler, carbon rear diffuser and little things for the sideskirts etc.

I can’t believe they would provide any aerodynamic benefits to the car really.

 

[thewanted]

Can't actually remember if I've posted in this or not (with this car). But probably not since i had the Aero fitted.

Looks really nice! Have you extended the warranty with Mercedes? I'm curious to know how much it costs on an A45.

 

[Rroff]

Agree looks alright and makes it stand out a bit.

I imagine the aero on it is mostly for cosmetic purposes? I’ve been looking at what parts you can get on the M2, carbon lip spoiler, carbon rear diffuser and little things for the sideskirts etc.

I can’t believe they would provide any aerodynamic benefits to the car really.

I'd imagine if designed correctly it would have a 5-10% effect on MPG at highway speeds, slapping one on indiscriminately probably doesn't achieve much. There is a noticeable effect on MPG on my pickup with the cover fitted.

 

[Jonnycoupe]

I'd imagine if designed correctly it would have a 5-10% effect on MPG at highway speeds, slapping one on indiscriminately probably doesn't achieve much. There is a noticeable effect on MPG on my pickup with the cover fitted.

As in worse yeah? Better designed means you take away similar levels of lift for reduced drag. Eg. Idea of canards is to keep the nose down, nothing to do with mpg.

 

[mjt]

Finally weather good enough to give the new car a proper clean.



My first black car and I can't believe how badly they show every speck of dirt

My first car was black and I said never again. I’m now on my third black car

Looks great when clean but swirls and every speck of dirt/stone chip can be seen from the moon.

Shame it appears to be the most popular colour choice for pretty much everything these days...

 

[<Dubz>]

The wing on an A45 is actually beneficial, but granted never at the low speeds i drive at.

I bought it without the Aero but it just looks so boring without it.

 

[IvanDobskey]

My first car was black and I said never again. I’m now on my third black car

Looks great when clean but swirls and every speck of dirt/stone chip can be seen from the moon.

Shame it appears to be the most popular colour choice for pretty much everything these days...

Have to say it does look great when clean, but then within even hours you can see the layer of dust starting to build up

Oh well, all the more reason to spend some money on detailing products

 

[leoncuprar]

Finally got time to give my 530d a wash

 

[grudas]

Honda had a wash and out for a spin!

 

[MrMarvelous]

Got currently this but looking to sell and downsize, spec thread here.

 

[tom_nieto]

@grudas - looking fantastic. And I thought moon rock was the best colour for these! I’d have another in a heartbeat if the funds/space allowed!

 

[ChrisD.]

@grudas - looking fantastic. And I thought moon rock was the best colour for these! I’d have another in a heartbeat if the funds/space allowed!

Imola Orange for me followed by Bermuda Blue.

 

[Akagi]

I like them in bright yellow.

 

[adam cool dude]

I think everyone is missing the bigger picture here: canard wings on a small hatchback.

U wot m8.

 

[tom_nieto]

U wot m8.

The A45 is probably faster, so I guess the aero is justified. Also has room in the back for shopping.

 

[adam cool dude]

The A45 is probably faster, so I guess the aero is justified. Also has room in the back for shopping.

900KG and 500 BHP+ I don't think so!

 

[Dyson]

The A45 is probably faster, so I guess the aero is justified. Also has room in the back for shopping.

It could be three times faster, but I’d still take the 205!

 

[Firestar_3x]

The A45 is probably faster, so I guess the aero is justified. Also has room in the back for shopping.

Sarcasm i hope.