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Originally Posted by i_am_socket
perhaps with a cleaner junction between the body and the skirt you wouldn't have such an air-brake effect.
This looks like a job for cardboard and tuft-tests!
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I readily agree that that aerodynamics requires a streamlined affect and roughness and sudden breaks will boost drag as for French air brakes I find the term totally inapplicable as rear skirts as well as front reduce air and wind turbulence. I have used skirts on the rex for over two months and impressed by the reduction in turbulence as well as the increased coasting distance inclusive of the reduced gas consumption.
I certainly am not bieng critical, simply voicing my opinion and my experience with skirts or wheel pants which are used on various vehicles as well as planes.
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