There are 4 new additional models available for Wangan Maxi 3DX!
This time, the mysterious ace negotiator "Julia Irving" and "Dr. Aero" introduce the whole range of aero parts with their comments!!
(If you aren't familiar with those characters, click here.)
Using this site information, let's install your favorite aero parts for your car!
(You can earn dress-up parts by playing games in Ghost Versus Battle Mode.)
Julia Irving:
Hai-yaa！
Hello, 10 million plus 13 "Wangan Maxi" fans all over the country!
Thank you sooo much for always playing "Wangan Maxi"!
Have you already received the extra benefits from the government? More and more income to "Wangan Maxi" please!
Well, for those committed "Wangan Maxi" buffs, thank you for waiting! "Aero Parts Collection" had a good reputation in "Wangan Maxi 3," and of course we'll have it again in "3DX"!
I'll be the MC and the person to correct all that dumb talking here.
I'm Julia Irving, the caretaker of "Wangan Maxi". I'm down to earth and don't know enough about aero parts or in fact, even cars and games.
Then, I brought this key person to commentate!
If you talk about aero parts, don't forget this guy!
The self-proclaimed aero specialist and the parasite of the "Wangan Maxi" project, Dr. Adrian Smith, commonly known as Dr. Aero!
Adrian Smith as Dr. Aero:
I'll commentate without pulling any punches...or can I...?
Julia:
(Oh, doc! You should follow what's written in the script, since we are receiving money for this! Even I am doing this work without resisting, although I'm super embarrassed!)
Dr. Aero:
Money? I haven't heard any of…
Julia:
Let's start "Wangan Maxi 3DX Aero Parts Collection"!
MAZDA
Roadster (NCEC)
■Aero Parts Set A
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set A Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
Gosh, this is such a rugged figure.
It looks like it's not matched with the usual Roadster's airiness, but I can see this has its own intent.
Julia:
Oh, what do you mean??
Dr. Aero:
If you set your engine turbo tuned and increase the power to 800HP, the important element will be the cooling.
Of course, the high-capacity radiator and inter-cooler are installed, but there is no point if the air flow within the engine room gets stuck.
So, first of all, take the wide opening and bring in large amounts of air to the engine room. Then, cool off the massive heat generated from 800HP.
Julia:
Ummm, I don't really understand, but in short, those holes are for cooling, right?
Dr. Aero:
That's right.
Also, I guess it's aimed to appeal visually as the car is tuned for a high-power turbo.
Well, since the NC Roadster with 800HP class is definitely special to "Wangan Maxi," I can say this has the most "Wangan-like appearance."
■Aero Parts Set B
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set B Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
Hohoho, oh my…this is an aero part set that experts would like.
The key point is the diffuser at the rear bumper.
Julia:
Diffuser is..., I mean, isn't it the bottom part of a car?
Dr. Aero:
If I say it simple, it's the curved-up plate part under the rear bumper.
Right around where the muffler comes out.
The most effective method to generate the force to push the car down to the ground, in other words, the down force, is to increase the flow velocity of the air under the car body.
More precisely, stronger down force is generated when the air flow under the body is faster than that on top of the body.
Julia:
Hmmm...in other words, this mechanism is for increasing the speed of the air flow under the car, isn't it?
Then, that makes the car faster, right?
Dr. Aero:
Concluding that it runs faster is a little bit of an extreme argument, but I guess, when you get down to it, that's correct.
Front bumper molding and compact rear spoiler are shaped to support the functions of the diffuser.
A flashy appearance isn't really there, but the functions are outstanding. In that sense, I said it's what the experts would like.
■Aero Parts Set C
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set C Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
This aero parts' appearance is well organized, I mean, gosh, this is the aero set for Mazda Speed!
No wonder why it's the high-quality, finished design based on the deep understanding of NC Roadster.
Julia:
High-quality finished...what do you specifically mean by that?
Dr. Aero:
I mean the fine-tuned design aiming for an aero performance with higher efficiency leaving behind the normal car image.
It aims to totally and evenly improve the all-directional high-level balance of the normal car…
Julia:
STOOOOOOOOOP!
What you're saying is getting harder to understand, Doc!
Dr. Aero:
Ughh...
Anyways, it means that this is the aero set that is perfect for an owner who values the Roadster's airiness even if the HP exceeds 800.
■Wing by Car Type
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set C Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
This design aims to balance the increase of rear tires' loads and the improvement of air flow.
Instead of increasing the down force (the force to push the car down) for nothing, this design represents quite well the Roadster's character.
Julia:
Umm, would you mind making your explanation a little easier to understand regarding the characteristics...
Dr. Aero:
Oh, umm, I mean, hmm...the wing is not too big or too small, it's just right.
Julia:
Oh, that comment is too simple, Doc…
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Lancer Evolution X (CZ4A)
■Aero Parts Set A
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set A Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
Hmmm.
I see that rear wing is set higher than the normal car to increase efficiency.
In this aero set, the rear bumper is also a key.
Julia:
Hmm. When I look at it from its back, it has the look of a lovable face?
Dr. Aero:
I agree its appearance looks funny.
The key to this design is the fine improvements of air flows such as setting up an air duct at the back of the rear tires and adding a splitter for the diffuser.
It's the invention that applies increased down force (the force to push the car down), by the rear wing being set higher, to the whole car more effectively.
Contrary to its funny appearance, the contents of this aero parts set are serious.
■Aero Parts Set B
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set B Installation Completed!
Julia:
Doc, it says "In ‘Wangan Maxi series,' the Aero Parts Sets B of Lancer Evolution and Impreza traditionally have a light pod style."
Dr. Aero:
Light pod isn't really my field...
Hmm, but this aero set also has very interesting parts other than light pods.
At the rear part of the roof, a vortex generator is installed, and a lip type is used for its rear wing.
The intention is to adjust the balance of the whole car by improving the air flow of the car's backside since the front gravity goes down due to the light pods.
Julia:
Vorte…? What's that?
Dr. Aero:
Can you see the part where small protrusions are lined up at the back of the roof antenna?
That's the vortex generator.
Actually, it's an optional part for the Lancer Evolution VIIIMR and IX.
That's for adjusting the load balance so it's pulled more to the front than the normal car by aero adjustment at the car rear.
That's why it was diverted.
It is used not just for the Lancer Evolution, but also for the tournament model of the Impreza. So with light pods, I think the rally car atmosphere stands out more.
■Aero Parts Set C
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set C Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
That's like a fine tuned normal car.
I can see the intention of increasing the efficiency by setting the rear wing higher than the normal car and by improving the increased air resistance through small changes of the front and rear bumpers.
Julia:
…In short, the performance is higher, right?
It looks simpler than Aero A or Aero B, but is it okay?
Dr. Aero:
You made a good point.
Originally, the Lancer Evolution's exterior design is based on relatively classic straight lines. But from the Lancer Evolution X, its exterior design has many modern curves.
Aero Parts Set A and Aero Parts Set B are following traditional Lancer Evolution taste. Instead, this Aero Parts Set C is conscious of shapes that would fit in the Lancer Evolution X.
That's why it looks elegantly-sculpted, but that doesn't mean its performance is poor. So don't worry about that.
I can say this is recommended for an owner who wants it to be different from the normal car but "wants to keep the character of the Lancer Evolution X."
■Wing by Car Type
Dress-up Tuning
Wing by Car Type Installation Completed!
Julia:
Gosh, it's small!
Its feathering got really small, but is it okay?
Dr. Aero:
Don't call it feathering; instead, call it a wing or spoiler…
A bigger wing doesn't mean it's better.
A lip wing attached to the trunk is surely small, but there is a little bigger lip at the rear of the roof.
This "double lip" dimension mutually demonstrates its ability to reduce air resistance but not to reduce the down force (the force to push the car down).
Julia:
Hmm…small size but not bad performance, huh.
But still, the term "double lip" sounds cute.
NISSAN
Fairlady Z (Z34)
■Aero Parts Set A
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set A Installation Completed!
Julia:
Doc, this one, it's black around the eyes.
Dr. Aero:
Eyes, you mean, lights?
Carbon is used for the light cover, and the front bumper top is adventurously cut out.
This saves a lot of weight at the front and around the front.
Compared with a normal car, the air mass flow on top of the body seems to be increased, but that is caught by the lip spoiler to create the down force (the force to push the car down)…
Julia:
OK! Everyone, you drive and check the actual performance for yourself!
■Aero Parts Set B
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set B Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
Hmm. This is an aero set which is created in consideration of the GT machine.
Its appearance is flashy, but in the sense of getting the basics of aero tuning under control, you can say that it's a rock-solid design.
Julia:
Basics…what do you specifically mean by that?
Dr. Aero:
1. Reduce air resistance as much as possible.
2. Not increasing the air resistance as much as possible, increase the down force (the force to push the car down).
In other words, utilize the air power wisely. In that sense, what a racing car on a circuit seeks to do is a good reference.
It's really truly interesting how racing car tastes can be demonstrated in a wide variety of courses like "Wangan Maxi."
Julia:
For your information, the hidden secrets of this Aero Parts Set B have been written in "Future Lab News No. 20"!
■Aero Parts Set C
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set C Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
Both front and rear bumpers are cut out a lot.
Molding is quite drastic. I guess it is aimed to improve the aero performance in each part, not as a whole car.
Julia:
Is that idea different from the other aero sets?
Dr. Aero:
It's different.
Since there is no "correct answer" for aero designs.
At any rate, this aggressive molding is vigorous and cool, in addition to the performance.
I think this design really highlights the sportiness of Z34.
Julia:
(Doc is theoretical but surprisingly fond of displays…)
■Wing by Car Type
Dress-up Tuning
Wing by Car Type Installation Completed!
Julia:
Somehow this feathering form is lovable.
Dr. Aero:
I think that just coincidentally has a look like that.
I guess analyzing how the air flows on the top surface of cars results in this kind of form.
The stability of cars when running straight lines is increased, I assume.
SUBARU
Impreza (GRB)
■Aero Parts Set A
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set A Installation Completed!
Julia:
Wow…this is such a…it's rugged, Doc.
Dr. Aero:
Although you say it's rugged, this is a significantly orthodox aero parts set.
From the tip of the front bumper to the diffuser under the rear bumper, this is the form created when you get down to better air flow than a normal car.
In addition, the form aiming for rectifying the flows at the sides of the tires and for increasing the cooling effect of the brakes is the feature of this aero parts set.
Julia:
The sides of the tires…are they important?
Dr. Aero:
Of course.
Because tires are turning in the opposite direction in which a car's traveling. So, it's effective for them to be separated from the air flow around the body.
For that reason, you can say that this aero parts set resulting from the thorough investigation of aero performance more than for the normal car aims to bring out its performance better on relatively smooth road surface conditions such as circuits.
■Aero Parts Set B
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set B Installation Completed!
Julia:
Doc, it's said that "In ‘Wangan Maxi series,' Aero Parts Sets B of the Impreza and Lancer Evolution traditionally has a light pod style."
Dr. Aero:
In this aero parts set, even more than the molding of light pods, its rear wing form is really interesting.
Especially this long verrrtical fin is creative.
Julia:
Verrrtical…oh you mean, vertical.
You're talking about this long endwise pole, aren't you?
Dr. Aero:
Pole, huh…
This rear wing has a form, it looks like it's widely extended, almost forcibly, to its back, but the strength isn't enough as-is.
That's why this vertical fin is used to support the wing and, at the same time, to have the role of a compact wing by its schemed form.
The front light pods also have an elaborate molding, and various ideas are built in around the rear, too. So for me, this aero parts set gets a high score.
■Aero Parts Set C
Dress-up Tuning
Aero Parts Set C Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
This is again a…quite an experimental aero parts set.
FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) parts are used to cover the front, the sides, and the rear, all around for keeping down the air flow.
Julia:
Ummm, does THAT mean anything?
Dr. Aero:
It's in the direction of reducing the air resistance and increasing the maximum speed, but it also reduces the down force (the force to push the car down) from the body.
Roughly speaking, its behavior can be unstable.
But then, for that, it's covered by a sharper elevation angle rear wing than a normal car.
I assume, if the setting is perfectly fitted, you can expect the performance increase during bursts.
Julia:
…You mean, it's a gambling-like aero parts set, huh.
■Wing by Car Type
Dress-up Tuning
Wing by Car Type Installation Completed!
Dr. Aero:
This aim is clear.
The position of the wing is set further back and lower than the normal car. I think it construes that this tuning aims for the increase of the rear tires' traction by placing the down force (the force to push the car down) further to the back.
I assume the performance when getting out of a corner is improved by this.
Julia:
This isn't really my problem, but as for performance, don't you think you use many vague expressions?
Aren't youuuu an expert?
Dr. Aero:
Tha, that can't be helped.
Road surface conditions, temperature, humidity, and density of the air, tire conditions, driver's habits, and so on and so forth.
You wouldn't know whether you can get a good performance until you actually drive a car.
Julia:
Hmmm, I seeeeeeeeee.
Oh well.
To all the fans, please send your emails to Dr. Aero for correcting his dumb talk or pointing out any inaccuracy! We'll be waiting!
