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Old 07-30-2009, 02:06 AM   #26 (permalink)
orange4boy
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More darned questions....

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This is one of the major techniques to produce downforce for racing - the venturi bottom.
Some people have reported a loss of mpg after installing belly pans. What are some possible causes for increasing drag with belly pan? For instance: If one inadvertantly created a venturi under a car would that increase drag? Or is that venturi unavoidable? If a van was nose down due to rear seat removal would that increase drag? Is parallel best?

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Watch that ground plane!
I was trying to get the tail shorter but I guess you can't fool physics. (Or aerohead or bicycle bob) Darn.

By the way here is the link to my newly finished roof and sides extensions, soon to be kamm back. I'd be thrilled if you would give it a look. It was mentioned to me to concentrate on the rear end. It's a start.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...evia-9437.html

Thanks guys!
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