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Daox · 05-23-2008, 01:10 PM

I think the angle of the rear trunk is too agressive and you'll have flow seperation at higher speeds. Also the sharper edges (where it steps) create vortices and can increase drag.

05-23-2008, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
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