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Old 10-09-2012, 04:54 PM   #17 (permalink)
christofoo
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Glad you tufted the leading edge of the hood. Despite the car's "blocky" front end appearance, those relatively small leading edge radii really work to prevent flow separation.
I was surprised by the result just because car noses have gotten softer and softer and softer, even since this 89 model. There must be something to be gained, but clearly I'd have to do A-B-A testing to find out how much, again a hindrance that I'm not ready for it.

(The reason, I mentioned earlier, is my rolling resistance problem, most likely drum brakes. Just a question of free time and priority.)
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