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BabyDiesel · 08-28-2015, 11:12 PM

I saw a -0.104 total reduction in Cd from the sealed wheels with fairings. Did I read that right?

If so, that is around the same effectiveness as a boat tail!

08-28-2015, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
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