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Old 01-25-2014, 03:47 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
.........An up-kick to the spoiler complicates matters even more.
Great information, really puts things in perspective.

I'm convinced all of these types of aftermarket spoilers are focused on down-force (and sales) and not fuel economy.

The one tested solution to these styles of roof is still very attractive to me.

Merkur wing
http://ford-sierra.lt/new/e107_plugi...c.php?31322.13


However, I'm not versed on if the main goal was air flow attachment, fuel economy or down-force.
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