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MetroMPG · 05-13-2009, 11:22 PM

FYI, here's the info on undertrays Phil contributed:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...html#post29811

For what it's worth, I've never seen a low-drag vehicle with a "finned" undertray - they're just smooth. The fins are something I've only ever seen on racing vehicles (or wannabe racing vehicles). That may be significant. Something to think about.

05-13-2009, 11:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
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