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Old 09-16-2009, 04:45 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Aside from trying to avoid creating a snow plow, I don't think there is a simple answer to the height question. From an aero perspective, I think that "lower" is better, but only up to a point. Drag forces are the product of your drag coefficient and the area. Your gains from a dam will be realized by reducing the Cd. The penalty can be from an increased A (and hitting stuff). Getting below the lowest point on your suspension is a given, but others, particularly AndrewJ, here have proven benefits by extending even lower.
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