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Old 06-11-2008, 03:05 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Yes they are all decals - even the grille - like NASCAR.

I wasn't talking about that part of the car though. What puzzled me was the flat 'bumper' with a very sudden change in curve around the sides of the car.
Also, what puzzles me is the wide open wheel wells that have protruding tires, the lack of a belly pan, and the parachute assembly hanging down in the breeze.
I know that the low ground clearance doesn't allow much wind under the car, but still I would think it would spill inward from the sides and hit the wheels, exaust and all the other junk under there.

They put 'moon' wheels on the car, but the tires themselves still protrude when seen along the sides of the car. I would have thought for sure that the Z28 style side spats would direct air away from them and keep the area less turbulent, but to my surprise, all they did was create more downforce. They did not help the .Cd at all.
Strange.

Regarding raindrops and such, some meteors that have entered the atmosphere have a perfect 'teardop' shape like what you are refering to. They solidify as they fall. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.


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