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Old 08-01-2008, 08:36 PM   #40 (permalink)
azraelswrd
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Unless the A was so big already (as on semi's) that the lower Cd compensates for the slightly increased A. On smaller vehicles, the increased A is more noticeable and cancels out the benefits. Makes sense.
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