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Old 05-08-2009, 07:03 PM   #56 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
I think the angle of the rear glass in #1 is too steep compared to the Pinto.

If the hatch angle is too great, and the separation point is the trailing edge of the roof, then the spoiler would be sitting in turbulent, detached flow:

So what is the best place and shape of a spoiler on the Golf? Just a basic roof line extension like they put on the Honda Hatches?
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