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Old 02-25-2014, 10:41 PM   #17 (permalink)
UltArc
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
If you're going to do an underbody, don't bother with an air dam. Air dam increases frontal area so the mess underneath experiences less air- if the bottom is totally smooth, then there is no point in increasing frontal area.
Less frontal area, less hitting the wind.

Less drag under the car, less slowing you down.

Underbody > Air Dam
Air Dam> Nothing
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