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Old 02-08-2010, 01:04 AM   #27 (permalink)
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I agree that behind the wheels would be better. I think those wedges have a few problems. One is they would create vorticies on either side if they were parallel to the airstream. Two is they are probably not parallel to the airstream. Three, they probably create a restriction, forcing more air between the tires but not in a good way.
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