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Old 12-18-2012, 06:49 AM   #444 (permalink)
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Until the Falcon program works more predictably, I think that trying to solve drag issues of actual cars with it is initially interesting, but a waste of time in the end.

Take a look around this Forum and see if you can find an example of a vehicle that has a Cd of less than 0.25 that "started" with a Cd of 0.30 and I think you'll find only one: the AeroCivic. It takes major shape improvements to drop the Cd by anywhere near that much.
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