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Old 05-28-2011, 05:12 PM   #109 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cfg83 View Post
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A long flat spoiler like that is also more likely to be damaged in parking lots.

In a few states it is illegal to have anything that extends past the rear bumper, so that's my design rule. This is an example of it, where the spoiler angles up to "meet the template" while not going past the bumper :



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Saleen did this with their Mustang.Lotus Esprit Turbo.Lotus Europa.Chevrolet Racing Division Corvette Team.Others.
It appears to be a useful/practical compromise
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