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Old 08-17-2011, 12:32 AM   #22 (permalink)
Sven7
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Better than VG's would be a rear spoiler, I'd say.

VG's energize the boundary layer and redirect airflow at the expense of the vortices that consume energy.

A rear spoiler that's high/long enough to promote flow re-attachment (assuming it's detached in the first place) would be a passive fix with no downside, assuming it's sized appropriately.

Easier said than done
Ok, that makes sense. I'll see what happens with the tufts, but a spoiler should be pretty easy to make and test. Right? haha

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Better a winking car than one with both eyes wide open, if that's an option.
I am pro "wink mod"



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Wow, that's terrible. The trouble is the $113 headlight motor will never pay for itself. I'll see if I can rig them to go down.

Is there any way to figure out the Cd improvement with my mirror delete, grille blocks and belly pan?
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