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Old 08-19-2008, 10:10 AM   #7 (permalink)
MazdaMatt
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MM: Yes, the lower front is for both cases, however, when you optimize for one you'll hinder the other. Lowering the front reduces the amount of air under the car; less drag, less lift, better FE and high-speed performance. But if you get a bumper with Canards and venting ducts you'll generate more drag for the benefits of downforce and cooling, good for racing, bad for ecomodding.
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