[Toyota Tundra Engineers]

Hi everyone,

My name is Jesse Rydell,

I am an Aerodynamics and Wind Noise Engineer at Toyota Technical Center, Ann Arbor Michigan.

I have been with Toyota for 1.5 years

At Toyota, I am primarily responsible for developing the aerodynamics and wind noise for the Tacoma. I am originally from South Dakota where I got my first experience in Aerodynamics by participating in Formula-SAE through my university. My hobbies are anything cars, music, art, and mountain biking.

Current vehicle:

• 2014 Lexus IS350

Other vehicles:

• 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
• 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed6

Check out my answer about the forward-facing mud flaps, known as Spats:

Thanks,

Jesse

 

[Pathogen]

So the little pieces of plastic that everyone removes for clearance actually have a "use/purpose".

 

[72fordgts]

Interesting video, simple and effective device.

I have a question, what is the Cd of the 2014 Tundra? And how does it compare to the 2007-2013 models?

 

[toyturbodiesel]

Interesting video, simple and effective device.

I have a question, what is the Cd of the 2014 Tundra? And how does it compare to the 2007-2013 models?

4X2 .37 4X4 .38 for reference a Prius is about .25 which is about the best there is.

 

[gosolo]

At Toyota, I am primarily responsible for developing the aerodynamics and wind noise for the Tacoma.

Jesse, I am curious, why do you want to develop wind noise in the Tacoma's?
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