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Old 12-21-2009, 05:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
There is also a debate as to whether or not to include the wheels, because those are not a "continuous" element under the car. Fred Flinstone cars *do* use cylinders instead of wheels, so those would qualify as continuous elements.
Also, I did wonder how they handle the bed in a 2D simulation. Using the height of the sidewalls isn't going to give realistic results, unless the truck has a bed cover.

Still, I may put the cap back on my Toyota and see if there's any significant difference. Been thinking of doing that anyway, so I can leave the skis in and stop at the store on the way home.
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