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theycallmeebryan · 12-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Very nice improvement! I'd assume the "B" tests were done with the Kamm spoiler on the car, and the "A" tests were with the boat tail (And both had your belly pan). That means full boat tailing improves aero 15% over a kamm spoiler! Excellent!

12-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#243 (permalink)
theycallmeebryan Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 359 2003 Ninja EX250 - '03 Ninja EX250 90 day: 87.63 mpg (US) Saturn - '99 SL1 Base Thanks: 24 Thanked 44 Times in 28 Posts	Very nice improvement! I'd assume the "B" tests were done with the Kamm spoiler on the car, and the "A" tests were with the boat tail (And both had your belly pan). That means full boat tailing improves aero 15% over a kamm spoiler! Excellent! __________________ Doing my part to reduce dependence on OIL Doing my part to reduce congestion And enjoying it! If you have to use your brakes, you are driving too fast! My 101.5 MPG 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Crude Oil Price Today