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Old 08-17-2009, 07:01 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jimepting View Post
Don't have Hucho, but do have an Insight. It is a little hard to see a Cd objective of .125 when the Aptera is only Cd=.15. A target of .20 might be achievable with a boattail.

No one is going to want to screw up a good Insight with holes and such, but I think I see attachment possibilities. The taillights could be removed for sound anchor points, and the bumper cover could of course be removed for additional anchoring.

But, really, what's the point? Honda did such a good job with the compromises that it hardly seems worthwhile. It would be an interesting experiment, but it harly seems like a good idea in view of the already wonderful FE of the car.
The GM Sunraycer was Cd 0.089 before they removed the wheel fairings.Honda Dream 2 was Cd 0.10.This is where the mother lode is.-------- Cd 0.2 will get a 10% improvement.That's 1950s technology.If that's your cup of tea go for it.
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