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Old 08-07-2009, 12:23 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Well, in plan view the "boattailing" of the forward bodywork is obvious, but that's about it.


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Old 08-07-2009, 02:07 AM   #32 (permalink)
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Not only a pointy nose, but an aerodynamic front + complete disregard for rear aerodynamics
OH, THE HORROR!!!1!

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Sure As **** Is!!!

That's also my favorite one.
I always heard the best way to get an arctic cat to stop following you was to cut the tow strap.




For rear aero on a snow go you could always tape some cardboard fins to yours self.
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Old 11-08-2009, 08:17 PM   #34 (permalink)
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There's been plenty of "extreme" aero stuff in my sketch book but that's about as far as it went.
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Old 11-08-2009, 08:20 PM   #35 (permalink)
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My sketch book is full of aliens... They're out there.

And from plan view, they have bulbous heads.


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