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Old 12-31-2007, 11:57 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Yes. For my purposes, it keeps coming back to this question:

Are VG's are effective at reducing drag at the trailing edge of an abrupt cutoff (like the back of a van or hatchback) as they apparently are at delaying separation over a given radius - like airplane wings, rowing oars, or the roof/rear window transition on the Mitsu?

bryan says "yes".

The diagrams in the original post seem to suggest "yes".

Autospeed says "not likely".

And I remain respectfully skeptical. :P
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