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Bicycle Bob · 01-02-2010, 10:10 PM

The reduced drag on the main body is due to drafting in the wake of the leading object, which is designed for near-maximum drag. The CDa, or effective frontal area would almost surely go up.

01-02-2010, 10:10 PM	#51 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 459 Times in 327 Posts	The reduced drag on the main body is due to drafting in the wake of the leading object, which is designed for near-maximum drag. The CDa, or effective frontal area would almost surely go up.