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Old 01-11-2011, 11:01 AM   #127 (permalink)
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Seeing the "before" photos of your underside makes me think the belly pan will help with some of the turbulence on the lower part of the car. I agree with Neil on the idea of extending it ahead of the axle. Mine is in two parts too but the forward edge of the back belly pan tapers up toward the floor and is tight to the floor so a minimum of air (or snow mound) gets pushed in there.

Looking forward to the next snowy day video.
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