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Old 04-10-2013, 12:56 PM   #27 (permalink)
riddleyo
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Originally Posted by Sven7
I've been thinking about this some more. Do you think a sedan owner could create a plexiglass baseplate sticking up vertically from the trunk edge, essentially creating a phantom Kammback? This would be less intrusive than making the trunk unusable but would it give meaningful drag reduction?
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Could you do a 'back of the napkin' sketch,I'm having difficulty visualizing this.Sorry!
I think he is talking about these. I've seen them used in autocross to impart downforce on the rear tires, but if they are properly sized, it may create the "Phantom Kammback" effect we are seeking.
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