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Old 09-16-2013, 11:57 PM   #69 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
2. The Most Important are the Aerodynamic Changes on the Under-body of the Vehicle!
6 TIPS Why Better Aerodynamics provides Better Fuel Economy!
This picture exert from one of my aero books shows areas to target with biggest benefit for underbody of vehicles.



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5. It is All about Coefficient of Drag!
6 TIPS Why Better Aerodynamics provides Better Fuel Economy!
I think CdA is better than just Cd to use personally. If you increase the area while decreasing the Cd might not gain you anything mpg wise.
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