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Old 10-20-2009, 05:30 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Christ and Frank -

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Carlos -

It would appear that they follow the relative taper of the rear body work, but nothing more. To that extent, yes, they taper. I doubt, however, that it's anything close to an "ideal" angle for flow.

Frank -

A good many of those designs, the intent of the sides seems mostly to be solely to support/add rigidity to the top. It's as if they're not even concerned with side flow, but only believe that flow occurs top and bottom?!
I agree that the Fusion might be extending the rear of the trunk, hence the side spats being "interior" to the tail-lights. I keep thinking the dual-purpose of the spoiler is to "hide" the parachute from the airstream.

Time to DIY :

1975 Chevy Laguna Gets A Racing Spoiler- Popular Hot Rodding Magazine
(and the angle is ADJUSTABLE, too!)

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