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Old 11-16-2008, 10:07 PM   #49 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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The Wagen - '00 Jetta GLS
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I'm not convinced that it's beneficial for lowering drag... Maybe reducing lift, I can see that, but I'm not so optimistic otherwise...

For reference... Here's the baseline



And one more baseline



EDIT:
I just measured my model and the Fusion 999

Rear Angle
My Model: ~27 degrees
Fusion 99: ~20 degrees

Profiles look similar, but that subtle 7 degrees is making a big difference...
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