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Originally Posted by COcyclist
According to this study http://csus-dspace.calstate.edu/bits...pdf?sequence=1 the "traditional canopy" or topper is good for about a 8.6% drag reduction whereas the tonneau is only good for a 1.15% drag reduction. See page 70. The real winner in pickup drag reduction is the 3-D aerocap good for almost 20% reduction in drag. See the appendix on page 96. I would have figured the larger wake of the traditional canopy would have had worse drag. |
That is a very interesting paper COcyclist, on airdams and aerocaps. Im surprised that the smaller airdam didnt help at all. And im a little surprised that a traditional canopy is good for 8.6% drag reduction. Who new!
But wow 19+% for 3d aerocap with 12 degree slope, and 40% less lift.
Id like to see aerocap with tailplates (plate off bottom of bumper) tested