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Old 05-12-2015, 04:07 AM   #5 (permalink)
Eddie25
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Originally Posted by mwilliamshs View Post
That link was surprising! I think I get how #6 worked so well though. By reducing the airflow beneath the car sooo drastically not only is underbody drag reduced but so is drag at the rear of the car because there's less to exhibit drag. Very illuminating!
it was quite surprising. but note how the airdam is moved to the very front of the bumper in 6. this is to prevent any overhang in the front so air can cleanly be deflected over the car. it all depends in what shape car you have. pics below are of my car and my plans.

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ID:	17550 this should work as my car has a minimal overhang in the front. the second pic shows the ideal shape but that would be difficult to do nicely.

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only question here is what to make that front splitter of so it wont break off. the car doesn't have too much of a nose overhang but it will still get scraped if I plan on lowering it as much as I want to
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