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NeilBlanchard · 10-19-2012, 08:47 AM

Smooth and flat is better than smooth and domed. The convex dome sticks out and has more drag than flat covers. As long as you're trying to improve things, go flat and smooth.

10-19-2012, 08:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	Smooth and flat is better than smooth and domed. The convex dome sticks out and has more drag than flat covers. As long as you're trying to improve things, go flat and smooth. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/