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BamZipPow · 12-11-2015, 07:34 AM

With a clearance of 8" from the rear axle to the ground, I can roughly calculate the exit angle of the rear diffuser to the back end of Dark Aero.

Right Triangle Angle And Side Calculator

15" - 8" = 7" (Side a)
11'2" = 134" (Side b)

Angle A =2.99 degrees

So the exit angle is 2.99 degrees.

12-11-2015, 07:34 AM	#776 (permalink)
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