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Old 01-01-2009, 07:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Aero mod - vortex generators

I remember a bit about this in dealing with tractor trailer aerodynamics. Figured this might be a little way to make some increases in POV FE.

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Old 01-01-2009, 10:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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What's "POV" FE?

Don't mean to be a dink, but have you tried the search feature? VG's have been discussed a LOT around here. Too much, in my opinion!

EG: have you seen this thread: Tested: Airtabs on a mini van, A-B-A - no measurable effect
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POV = Privately Owned Vehicle... from my POV (Point Of View).
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Ah, thanks Frank.
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Old 01-05-2009, 01:50 PM   #5 (permalink)
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LOL yeah in this case POV = Privately Owned Vehicle. For some reason I have had zero luck in getting search to work for me. A glitch in my computer I guess. Not too hard to type in and hit result but I keep coming up blank even on things I know are in here.


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