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Old 10-08-2008, 10:34 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by lunarhighway View Post
perhaps it would be interesting to use the same setup to test vortex generators behind an open front wheel well.... but perhaps some vortex geneators just aft of the wheel could improve the situation over stock.
I think VG's are a waste of time. They have to be incredibly carefully designed (access to good CFD or a wind tunnel/smoke test) to deliver results that in the end, even when optimized, won't even be detectable in the real world.

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the full wheelwell cover will likely be superior
No argument there!
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