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Old 03-29-2010, 12:45 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I believe the Corbin Sparrow is fiberglass, and the dimples are placed as boundary layer turbulators where they might do a bit of good to fix the shape. It would be easier than more extensive mold mods.
I can't tell from your post, do you think they are cosmetic or, they help lower the overall drag and they are just easier to add than say, vortex generators?
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