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Old 03-01-2012, 01:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Peter7307 View Post
Just an aside...some makers here (Australia) use "vanes" (curved metal plates attached to the wagon at the rear corners and roof) to alter airflow.
The idea is to keep the rear window clear of dust in the country but there is no reason why you cold not adapt the same mechanics to alter the aero of your VW.
I don't want to crap on your ideas but I recall a thread that basically disproved those as aero aids. If they're not extensively tested and meticulously engineered they will probably just add drag. Carry on!
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