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BamZipPow · 03-11-2011, 08:58 AM

Try mounting a flat piece (similar to a mud flap) on the inside of the wheel well but in front of the tire. As the air hits the flat piece, it will spill outwards and away from the tires. If you need more aero performance...you can use this as a support base/platform to work off of.

03-11-2011, 08:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
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