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Old 01-31-2011, 01:33 PM   #78 (permalink)
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I wonder how effective the tailbox design is on trying to recover some energy after the flat windshields and sides of the vehicle has created a ton of shear over the front and sides and hence turbulent flow from near the front of the vehicle. Perhaps the tail box needs to be made bigger so that the flow has a chance to reattach and stay attached. Similar to the Toyota truck that was for sale on ebay a few months ago.

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