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Originally Posted by California98Civic
I have thought of that, but my preference was to inset maybe a long strip of black coroplast that would also compress by not stick. Maybe I could use the coroplast and "face it" with a bead of black caulk, first dressing the trim pieces with linseed oil to prevent adhesion to anything other than the coroplast. Hmmm....
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Aren't some caulks relatively easy to just peel off? Can't imagine it doing anything to your car.
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Originally Posted by Vman455
It's important to keep in mind that the template is an idealized form; it isn't the only way to do things, and most real-world, low-drag cars do not adhere to it. Aerodynamics are too complex to distill into a single shape and say that's the only way to do it.
Example: the GM EV1 is drastically sub-template, yet achieved a very low Cd. And, with a tail extension that was also sub-template, set a land speed record for electric cars with an estimated Cd .15.
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Similarly, the Merkur XR4/Ford Sierra formed the basis for Ford's Probe III, which didn't change the body shape or double-decker spoiler. It achieved Cd .23:
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Testing would be the only way to go...but testing requires fuel and will ruin my tank average. xP
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Originally Posted by elhigh
I like the front air dam. I'm seconding the other guys that mentioned adding washers to spread the stress over a wider area.
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The self tapping screws we used had washers that came with them.