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Old 05-16-2012, 06:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SiVX View Post
So a smooth underside sounds like the best option. Let it flow freely, and see if i cant create a lower diffuser that replicates the angle of my futur kammback. Well for now, I have no belly pan, so ill use a moderate sized air dam for now.
Automobile drag is dominated by pressure drag.
The pressure drag is a function of flow separation.
Anything you do to prevent separation is a step in the right direction.
The smooth belly minimizes separated flow under the car and increases the amount of kinetic energy available to inject into the wake.
If a diffuser is properly integrated into the rear portion of the belly pan,the maximum amount of energy transfer can take place,netting the greatest drag reduction.
The future tail extension will just pick up where the diffuser leaves off,allowing for ground clearance of course.
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