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NeilBlanchard · 04-22-2013, 10:53 PM

I think that 2" more width each side sounds just about right! The video makes it look like it is the angle of the sides that needs to change to solve the fluttering tufts on the sides, but wheel strakes will help on the underside.

04-22-2013, 10:53 PM	#76 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 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 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	I think that 2" more width each side sounds just about right! The video makes it look like it is the angle of the sides that needs to change to solve the fluttering tufts on the sides, but wheel strakes will help on the underside. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/