You want to be confident that the aftermarket parts you buy will work as they’re intended. But how can you be sure? One thing you can do is find out how the parts are designed and work with a company that uses advanced tools and engineering best practices. After all, you’re likely spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on modifications.
At Verus Engineering, we invest in tools like 3D scanning, CAD modeling, and CFD software to ensure you get the most value on your investment. Take a minute to learn more about our process and check out the discussion between our engineers in the video below.
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Steps In the Verus Design Process
The Verus aftermarket FA24 oil plan is a game-changer for 86 enthusiasts.
There’s always something percolating in the minds of the Verus engineers. Whether we’re creating an FA24 oil pan for the GR86 or a new wing for the Subaru WRX, we use a few specialized tools to help bring our aftermarket performance parts to life.
Here are some steps we take in the design process:
3D Scanning
Verus engineer using a portable 3D scanner to capture data.
We rely on highly accurate, portable 3D scanners to capture the data we need to create CAD models of vehicles and parts. There is typically some prep work to ensure the scanners can read the surfaces and contours accurately. When tackling a full car, we typically scan half the car and a wraparound of the front and rear. Basically, anything that isn’t symmetrical, which frequently includes vehicle underbodies, gets scanned.
Verus engineer examining the front end of a Toyota Supra in a software simulation.
Scanning might take as little as half an hour for a smaller object, or up to 8 hours for an entire car. The end result is a point cloud, which needs to be solidified before any CFD work can take place.
CAD Modelling
A Verus Engineering swan neck rear wing takes shape during the design phase.
The point cloud scan data is solidified into a geometric model. The time required to solidify the model and get it ready for CFD can range anywhere from 2-3 hours for a smaller component to roughly 3-5 days for an entire car. Is the final result a perfect representation of the scanned piece? No. But after more than a decade of fine-tuning our process, we’re able to get a high degree of accuracy.
CFD Software
Verus simulates airflow around vehicles like this Toyota Supra using advanced CFD software.
Once the CAD model is ready, it goes into CFD. You can think of this as a virtual wind tunnel. It allows you to visualize fluid flow and analyze aspects of aerodynamic performance like lift, drag, and balance.
One of the critical components of CFD is the mesh, a grid that divides the virtual wind tunnel into millions of tiny, interconnected cells. The mesh is what allows the CFD solver—the engine of the software—to calculate fluid behavior, such as velocity and pressure. Getting the mesh right is critical. There are various factors to consider, such as the actual cell size and the number of cells.
It’s important to note that not all CFD software is created equal. While some lower-end options might give you a general idea of what’s going on, the accuracy will be limited.
Verus Tweaks CFD to Reflect Real-World Conditions
Verus aftermarket parts are designed with track performance in mind.
Our goal in CFD is to reflect real-life conditions as closely as possible. For example, we’ll spin the tires in the simulation to get a better idea of how that impacts airflow. In addition, we’ll add yaw so air is flowing over the vehicle at an angle. While this can hurt our results, it’s also a better representation of what you’ll experience on the street or track.
Turn to Verus for the Best Aftermarket Performance Parts
GRIDLIFE driver Kyle McKiou's heavily modified A90 Supra with parts designed by Verus Engineering.
Combining advanced tools with sound engineering practices, Verus designs some of the best aftermarket performance parts available. We believe in a transparent approach that includes providing data that backs up our designs with real-world results. We also provide complete installation instructions and videos to help you along. Find your next part today in the Verus shop.