Thread: An "aero" idea
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Old 10-02-2014, 12:22 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Most passenger cars generate lift rather than down force. The lowest point should probably be just behind the engine and the pan rises at an angle up to 8-10 degrees. For purely low drag, the front air dam may match the lowest point. If you need down force, go lower. Ground clearance depends on wheelbase and road conditions. All highway driving and no snow allows a 4-5 inch height, otherwise 9 inches is common.
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