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MetroMPG · 03-18-2008, 04:57 PM

You'd be lowering the stagnation point, and sending more flow over the car than under (as well as increasing front downforce).

But will that reduce drag? Not sure. But I'd guess "yes", since you're diverting more air away from the dirty underside.

03-18-2008, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
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