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Old 08-31-2011, 09:07 PM   #85 (permalink)
orbywan
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Originally Posted by Otto View Post
Could be, the now smooth belly is allowing more and faster air to hit the wheels, which unobstructed have greater drag than before.

But, with properly oriented wheel wheel fairings angled to the relative wind, this problem will largely go away.
I hope that's true Otto, I'm going to find out I guess. Do you think it's possible there is not enough vent area on the pans to let the frontal air out? Thanks.
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