Thread: Decorative vents in front bumper?
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Old 07-17-2008, 12:56 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mwpiper View Post
A parachute has a higher drag coefficient than a flat plate which has a higher drag coefficient than a convex shape. A closed hole in the front of the car is a parachute.
Never looked at it that way. Hm... now where's my duct tape?
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