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Old 09-08-2016, 04:27 PM   #2195 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
I was thinking more in terms of the front, not the top..........
Looking at the front I see trouble with that splitter/bumper and the "D" rail/fence pocketing air in there.

Oddly enough such a rake/fence/"D" could help guide air up over the hood and windshield thereby avoiding the typical spill over into the side view mirror.

A robot car would have no need for side view mirrors, so there is irony to the situation/design.

Nice trailer solution, another good post.

Link to video - related?:
Tesla Aerodynamic PowerFLOW Simulation with Streamribbons over Side Mirror
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