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Old 09-19-2015, 05:57 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
I see mention of a trailer in the 'tapeee' thread. What trailer did you get?

'three curves' The top and two sides?

'sharp inside corners' I guess I'd need to see a picture. I don't know what other old posts you've found, so here's a comparison of [half-] circular, squircular and square cross-sections.



The square section has the worst cross-wind performance.
Yes the top and two sides. Look at that section you have there and move it back behind the beetle 18". I will make a rounded front that transitions to that section, to take advantage of the height, and not stick out at the fender shadows.
Then it will morph on into a template-like shape, so those three will become the one shape. The blend will be fun to do without "growing" the frontal area much.
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