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Old 07-04-2011, 12:31 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I think I fell into a common mistake, so I want to get some clarification here. I do believe that in modern culture (and marketing hype) that any time a near vertical element is added to a vehicle and or spoiler of any type it gets labeled a "Gurney Flap".

This does not make it right, and certainly not historically correct as that phrase should be reserved for additions to wings, right?

To illustrate:
Aerodynamics
Quote:
HAMANN GURNEY - FLAP
Mounting on HAMANN rear spoiler
In fiberglass


An illustration of the questions brought up:
Automobile pictures by kach22i - Photobucket


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Not to confuse the issue.

dangurneyspoilerii - stonesriveraaca

The NASCAR Dan Gurney race car.
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