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Old 10-28-2011, 11:52 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Isn't there a "lip" at the end of the hatch? Wouldn't raising the hatch change the angle of the lip and possibly cancel-out benefits by adding downforce and turbulence at the trailing edge?
Yes, there is a small lip, but near as I can tell, it is at same angle as hatch. I don't "think" it would impact testing. It is largely a trim item. Honda may have added it to protect the rear edge of the glass. Just guessing as to purpose. Thanks for the comment.
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