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Old 10-01-2013, 08:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Occasionally6 View Post
Is the Kammback/boat tail the best way to reduce drag on that vehicle though? I'd be looking at reducing the drag from the fender moulds, running boards, the gap between the wheels and fenders, wheels, under the car, and an air dam (the last two would probably have a related solution) first.
I doubt that anyone does a boat tail first, it is one of the biggest modifications, both in terms of size, time investment, and looking... weird...

The largest possible modification is driving technique, but for aerodynamic improvements, I think that it would be difficult to beat a boat tail.

You listed areas of drag, but front and back wheel skirts and a belly pan might equal the improvement of a boat tail. With modifications from bumper-to-bumper, you might get attached airflow, but your vehicle will still have a giant wake.

Basjoos has all of the above modifications and plenty more.
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