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Old 02-05-2012, 02:12 PM   #275 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Okay, here is just about the lowest drag car that I know of -- Cd is 0.14:
I love it, however:

1. I was expecting more of a tapering teardrop on the aft canopy.

2. Also the rear corners are curved inward without a clean edge for the air to separate from.

3. It sits higher than what I would assume is optimal, with no chin spoiler, air splitter, air curtains or other new fangled things.

4. Rear deck lid as with the rear corners looks like it would allow messy air patterns to form.

Below is what I would have assumed would be better (lowered car):
Automobile 2 - Odds and Ends pictures by kach22i - Photobucket



If someone could number by number correct my assumptions (and explain why), I'd appreciate it.

Oh, #4, trying to show similar to the below, but with sides also boxed.
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