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Old 11-15-2010, 07:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
RobertSmalls
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Yeah, lots of drag can be created or avoided at the rear of the car, and the diffuser contributes significantly. Proper diffuser design results in reduced drag (or increased downforce, depending on your goals), but many of the performance parts people bolt on to their cars are primarily cosmetic.
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