How likely is this to do anything (the bits on the roof)

 

Not much unless you need better reception for your satellite radio stations.

 

its JDM

 

^ tyte

 

It will do the same as the supports that hold up the wing. it might help at 200+mph.

 

Mitsubishi and Subaru use the vortex generator. They say it is designed to flow more air to the rear spoiler for added downforce.

 

If these are functional, I would guess they trip up the flow to create turbulence flowing over the rear wing. If they actually developed this in a wind tunnel, it would suggest they got better results with the wing picking up turbulent flow, or if it was transitional flow, that staying completely turbulent was a more stable configuration. If it was really savvy it might relate to the aerodynamics of the car in a yawed orientation (cornering or crosswinds).

In summary, I think if those things had a purpose it would be specific to that car and spoiler, and I would want evidence that they were developed for that car, and not some tuner junk that emulates the winglets sprouting out of F1 cars.

Dave

 

you got it

 

Those are just the shark fins used for satellite radio on new cars. The guy just stuck them all over the car to make them look cool.

 

Satellite radios that I have seen normally only use one.

 

He needed better reception.

 

Here is the that car's website: http://www.ryo.co.jp/

And yes I agree....he was trying to get more reception.

 

After looking at the website, I agree they're just junk stuck on the roof. It's drifting, after all.

Dave

 

LMAO!!!

I was thinking the same thing when I first saw the pics.. Its a... Satellite radio antennas.. LOL!

also, looks like only one girl is actually looking at the car..

 

Gota love the rear skirts

 

Oh my. It's a "wake an art" alright.

 

They really do help, I won a race as a result of this mod
Well I guess if Misu can shread off 20lbs and put these spikes on an evo then label it as an MR edition, might as well take a jab and attract the kids...

 

I just said those exact words outloud after seeing the rear bumper lol

 

i like the vortex gen things on evos and subies, i would prolly put one on my fd but who am i ? im not allowed an oppinion right? ahha

 

There's more to it than that:

The Mr has...
1. Lighter aluminum roof (weight savings of about 9lbs)
2. Bilstein suspension (slightly smoother ride)
3. BBS wheels (1.5lbs lighter than regular Enkei wheels)
4. 6spd Tranny
5. Boost, Oil pressure, volt meter gauges (crap mitsu quality)
6. Vortex generator (Interrupts airflow so more downforce is applied to wing)
7. Zero lift kit (really doesn't make any huge differences)
8. HID
9. Better resale value.
(fm RSX forums)

If only the R1 or R2 was that different...