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Old 06-29-2016, 04:19 PM   #65 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Fixed-slats and slots are of the highest drag configuration for a wing.
That I'm sure is true, but a notch-back coupe is a magnitude larger source of drag compared to even the worst slotted wing.

If one could get a notch-back coupe or pick-up truck to manage the air flow off the roof in any manner and by any means and improve upon the stock configuration, then I say go for it.

My seat of the pants testing says the roof wing works, I encourage others to give it a try and see for themselves.

We are going to see more and more of these air-diverters and air management systems fitted to cars and trucks in the future, best we make some attempt to understand them.
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