Afterburner Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ok, It's a silly question but it seems that after a ride, the top of the rear bumper and the back of the trunk seems to accumulate the most amount of dirt than anywhere else on the car? Is it just me or does anyone notice this? And why there? Is there no air movement there? Yeah, it's been a slow day :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerGmc Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Ok, It's a silly question but it seems that after a ride, the top of the rear bumper and the back of the trunk seems to accumulate the most amount of dirt than anywhere else on the car? Is it just me or does anyone notice this? And why there? Is there no air movement there? Yeah, it's been a slow day :rolleyes: Yep, rear bumper and back of trunk. You have lots of company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradona Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 First let me say that mine is Black so it's real noticible where the dirt gathers. The rear bumper does get dirty but the worst spots are directly behind the front wheels and the rockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonebadbone Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I crap my pants every time I drive my car so I guess you could say the drivers seat. Art :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerGmc Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Rims..... Rockers...... Rear bumper. And It don't take a very long drive to accumulate . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Rims..... Rockers...... Rear bumper. And It don't take a very long drive to accumulate . +1 Stupid brake pads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisA Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Rear bunper and on my white one it shows a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforceus Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Same here....rear bumper and it really shows up on the white stripes like the last poster said. Also, the rims get full of brake dust after a 5 mile ride. I usually have to clean off dead bugs from the front end and windshield after each ride too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 The "flanks" just aft of the rear wheels where the side marker lamps are, the entire rear bumper cover, and the wheels before the Shelby/Baer brakes were installed on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Same as above, but also between the rear wheel wells and the rear bumper. It appears that lots of air / dirt must swirl behind the Mustang body, causing the rear bumper / rear of trunk dirt build-up. I wonder if guys with some types of spoilers have less of this? That would be an interesting way to test spoiler effectiveness, i.e., if there is less dirt on the rear under the same conditions it would indicate the the airflow is smoother over the rear of the car....sorry, I shouldn't be thinking out loud like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afterburner Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I crap my pants every time I drive my car so I guess you could say the drivers seat.Art :happy feet: I'm sure Meguiars has some leather/crap product that would help with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 The inside of the rear exhaust pipe gets the dirtiest on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 The areas that are gathering dirt make me think Ford did a great job on the aerodynamics. For dirt to settle-out there can't be much turbulence and that's exactly what you want to reduce drag and produce stable aerodymanics. ...just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm sure Meguiars has some leather/crap product that would help with that Adult diapers might be a better alternative - you know, prevent the mess to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afterburner Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Adult diapers might be a better alternative - you know, prevent the mess to begin with. Good point, good point. It's like an oil change.....preventative maintanance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gassman Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 in the arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shack Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Same as above, but also between the rear wheel wells and the rear bumper. It appears that lots of air / dirt must swirl behind the Mustang body, causing the rear bumper / rear of trunk dirt build-up. I wonder if guys with some types of spoilers have less of this? That would be an interesting way to test spoiler effectiveness, i.e., if there is less dirt on the rear under the same conditions it would indicate the the airflow is smoother over the rear of the car....sorry, I shouldn't be thinking out loud like that. That's a thought. Wonder what the regular GT gets with the pedestal type spoiler, and the V6 / KR spoiler will do once they hit the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdrawz24 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Mine is exactly the same the rear end of the car is the worst, and the rims from the brake dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Rear bumper..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 4 spots on my Vista Blue shelby collect dirt. Getting into the car, i get dust on the drivers side rocker panel. Of course as soon as i start it, the condensation from the exhaust spews all over the rear bumper and trunk lid. Then as i accelerate, i get bugs and debris all over the front bumper and hood lip. Then when i brake down at the corner of my block, i get brake dust all over the rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 The areas that are gathering dirt make me think Ford did a great job on the aerodynamics. For dirt to settle-out there can't be much turbulence and that's exactly what you want to reduce drag and produce stable aerodymanics. ...just a thought. Excellent point but I am sure Motor Trend wouldn't see it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My08GT500 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 I crap my pants every time I drive my car so I guess you could say the drivers seat.Art :happy feet: LMAO good one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kgt281 Posted June 1, 2008 Report Share Posted June 1, 2008 In relation to spoiler/no spoiler, my current car, 2000 GT (my 500 has a est. delivery date of 6/9!) I have had since new, I removed the spoiler (and rear badges) a few years back and noticed a signifigant drop in dust accumilating on the bumper, it is still the "dust magnent" of the car but not as bad as with the spoiler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Rear bumper attracts most of the dirt - it shows up real good on Vista Blue too. Seems to have improved after first 1000 miles. And then all over the wheels too - very noticable after a few outings. That's 700 posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubnbitn Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Ok, It's a silly question but it seems that after a ride, the top of the rear bumper and the back of the trunk seems to accumulate the most amount of dirt than anywhere else on the car? Is it just me or does anyone notice this? And why there? Is there no air movement there? Yeah, it's been a slow day :rolleyes: The top of the rear bumper, and the front wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 +1. Rear bumper, wheels and rear flanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 all the usual spots mentioned but the area I hate the worst if the grill. How the heck are you supposed to get and keep it clean. I love the look, hate the work. Just large enough holes to collect everything and small enough so even a finger does not fit... arg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawkpilot Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Mine get dirtiest EVERYWHERE!......Yeah, this is the first white car I've owned. Guess I should've seen it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69deluxe Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 The areas that are gathering dirt make me think Ford did a great job on the aerodynamics. For dirt to settle-out there can't be much turbulence and that's exactly what you want to reduce drag and produce stable aerodymanics. ...just a thought. +1! They probably tested this in a brake dust tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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