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Frank Lee · 08-10-2010, 12:38 AM

In tunnel testing you want to know lift at the front and rear, and drag. So I don't see how a vertical test mode helps?

Also the test subject should occupy no more than 10% of the tunnel x-section. If you want to do real cars, you have to go big.

08-10-2010, 12:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
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