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Old 12-11-2014, 04:57 PM   #31 (permalink)
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(I wish I could post pics correctly)
Me too! If I get what you're saying, compare to this:


http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/06/for-my-ally-is-the-force/

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Originally Posted by Hypermiler
The best option I see (if it works) is to make a mini boattail, make the entire boattail the sharpest angle of the aero template, without the slow angle change, then use VGs to keep the air attached in the transition from the roof to the boattail.
Radiusing edges works. Especially in cross-winds. You're always in cross-winds. Plus everything aerohead said.

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Without blowing,or suction.there's only so much VGs can do.

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