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Old 11-18-2013, 05:11 PM   #893 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Pretty poor aero, actually.
When I look at the rear wheel well haunch/curve/hip the tail extension leaves me hopeful that in plan the sides will blend nicely/smoothly in an aerodynamic way.

However, the front wheel well budges (at sides not top) do not leave me as hopeful as they return to the body too abruptly in my opinion.

http://s184.photobucket.com/user/kac...tml?sort=3&o=0


To be fair, most of this drag will be below the centerline of the wheels, so a top 3/4 view will not reveal it.
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