sFe underbody panels

[vrod21]

***Moderator fell free to move thread if I posted it wrong***

I know some people wanted to know what the under-body panels looked like of the sFe. Here are some pics.

[iamz]

Thanks for posting the pictures. Not quite what I was expecting them to look like.

[aspitaletto]

Originally Posted by iamz

Thanks for posting the pictures. Not quite what I was expecting them to look like.

i was expecting a huge engine / k-frame cover.

[cabo]

thanks for pictures, same here i wasn't expecting that, figured i would be something smoother, something more Ferrari like.

[kid_dr]

Uh... no offense to vrod, but I'm kinda liking the Ferrari here. Oh, wait, the Ferrari can't even dream of ever getting this kind of fuel mileage... never mind.

Seriously, thanks for posting. I've been wondering what all would be necessary to convert mine to an SFE. It doesn't look like it would be that difficult actually. It appears to be only two panels (and they can't be that pricey). So there is no cover underneath the engine compartment at all?

Vrod, if you ever get the chance and have the time, I'd love to see some pics of the aero pieces behind the grille as well, and any cover or partial cover that might be under the engine bay. In the mean time, if my local Ford dealer gets an SFE in, I might be able to take my camera down there and snap some additional pics for this thread.

Thanks again for posting!

[Captainmorbid]

Here's the list, it's quite a lot: http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/...ad.php?p=74198

[kid_dr]

Originally Posted by Captainmorbid

Here's the list, it's quite a lot: Super Fuel Economy (SFE) Package Parts List - Fiesta Faction

Thanks for the link! Yes, that is definitely more extensive than it appears. I see that there is an engine splash shield, and the heat shields certainly make sense and would be necessary to avoid potential mayhem (didn't think about those). The cost, the labor (mine), and the lack of a rack in my garage (sure would love to have one like the one supporting the Ferrari above), might cause me to put that idea on the back burner.

I'm curious, and now wondering about what's different with the cruise control module? Perhaps it's tied in somehow to the Powershift transmission and shift points while in cruise? Anyway, that wouldn't apply to me (as I haven't yet learned how to drive a car without a clutch - the reason I couldn't get the SFE in the first place). I would just be curious to know how much the aero components alone would help highway fuel mileage.

[Chadwicksracing]

Originally Posted by Captainmorbid

Here's the list, it's quite a lot: Super Fuel Economy (SFE) Package Parts List - Fiesta Faction

I would like to see someone try to fit the under body panel after the fact.

I wonder what Steve at Tousley would quote us for the SFE under body...

Should I ask? I bet he could give us a under body kit for under $100

[navbtcret]

Originally Posted by Chadwicksracing

I would like to see someone try to fit the under body panel after the fact.

I wonder what Steve at Tousley would quote us for the SFE under body...

Should I ask? I bet he could give us a under body kit for under $100

My thoughts exactly, maybe I'll give him a call.

[cabo]

If I could afford a Ferrari I wouldn't mind about millage that much, I would probably have a Tesla as well.

If you could cover most of the under-body with something smoother, and cover more, it would reduce some drag, increase mpg. what material are those under-body panels?