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ecomodded · 07-12-2012, 01:28 PM

I am going to test the boundary layer out today.
My thought is to stick my hand out the window and put it on the door panel and upper right fender near the hood and test for wind resistance, the boundary layer may be moving as well.

07-12-2012, 01:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
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