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SvdM · 09-16-2010, 01:54 AM

Question:

I keep hearing people refer to 12° when talking about the 'departure angle' for the ideal boat tail. Is this 12° valid at a certain speed and what is this speed? My brain tells me it should be linked to the speed

09-16-2010, 01:54 AM	#53 (permalink)
SvdM EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 85 Old but Gold - '87 Volkswagen Jetta CSL 90 day: 30.87 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Question: I keep hearing people refer to 12° when talking about the 'departure angle' for the ideal boat tail. Is this 12° valid at a certain speed and what is this speed? My brain tells me it should be linked to the speed