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kach22i · 05-18-2017, 10:16 AM

Slipknotv, you really need to flip the overlay 180 degrees.

I say this because I suspect many (not all) of these designs do just as well in either direction.

I've enjoyed viewing your exercise, I encourage you to take it to the next level.

Once you have flipped the overlay to proper orientation, perhaps a study of plan views would be in order.

In the exotic category at least, I'm noticing more template adherence of the canopy area (ie... Ford GT + Jag F-Type?).

2015 Jaguar F Type R Coupe Top View Photo #246964 - Automotive.com

I doubt any of the wedge cars conform to the template in plan view in either direction, but I could be wrong. The Lancia Stratos production car (not the concept car - Zero) might be one exception when looking at canopy alone.

https://www.simraceway.com/cars/lanc..._stradale-1974

EDIT: A forgotten wedge car? It's not a Fiat - hint.

http://www.weilinet.com/Info.aspx?mi...8#.WR2hqYWcHb0

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kach22i Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 4,190 Thanks: 133 Thanked 2,813 Times in 1,975 Posts	Slipknotv, you really need to flip the overlay 180 degrees. I say this because I suspect many (not all) of these designs do just as well in either direction. I've enjoyed viewing your exercise, I encourage you to take it to the next level. Once you have flipped the overlay to proper orientation, perhaps a study of plan views would be in order. In the exotic category at least, I'm noticing more template adherence of the canopy area (ie... Ford GT + Jag F-Type?). 2015 Jaguar F Type R Coupe Top View Photo #246964 - Automotive.com I doubt any of the wedge cars conform to the template in plan view in either direction, but I could be wrong. The Lancia Stratos production car (not the concept car - Zero) might be one exception when looking at canopy alone. https://www.simraceway.com/cars/lanc..._stradale-1974 EDIT: A forgotten wedge car? It's not a Fiat - hint. http://www.weilinet.com/Info.aspx?mi...8#.WR2hqYWcHb0 __________________ George Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects 2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe 1977 Porsche 911s Targa 1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck 1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............ Last edited by kach22i; 05-18-2017 at 10:30 AM..