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Old 05-29-2013, 06:40 PM   #541 (permalink)
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I've read though a few important posts to get the intent of use out of the template. From what I can tell, it was originally intended to be used as a "quick and dirty tool", a start in the right direction for most.

Aerodynamic Streamlining Template: Part-A
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...part-9285.html
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Premise: The template is designed to be a quick and dirty reference for anyone contemplating aft-body streamlining to an existing vehicle or from a "body in white.
Aerodynamic Streamlining Template Part-B
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...rt-b-9286.html
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-------------- Those with more advanced aerodynamic toolbags will will no doubt venture out into some of the more exotic shapes,but for amateurs,I believe this form can serve us well.------------------------------------------ Good design and engineering calls for the bare minimum to get the job done........
Aerodynamic Streamlining Template: Part-C
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...-c-9287-2.html
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(1) The ratio does not vary with speed,as it is fixed by the critical Reynolds number which for cars,occurs at about 20-mph.At 20-mph and above,you've established the turbulent boundary layer and Cd minimum which remains constant up to the beginning of transonic flow,at about 250-mph.---------
If I can make a request, when it comes time to do a "Part-D", that it be 3D and include cross sectional information.

There was a thread to turn it into 3D, I'll find it later if someone else does not post it first.

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