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Old 09-02-2008, 12:47 PM   #96 (permalink)
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Ok I'm starting to look at the under body past the front axle. I'm looking for some opinions from those that know more about aerodynamic drag forces. Just past the axle there are several pieces hanging down. The exhaust takes a quick turn towards the passenger side. Plus the front drive shaft hangs down on the driver side. I can clear the exhaust if I start at the level of the cross brace around the middle of the jeep. But the suspension prevents me from getting closer then about 1 to 1-1/2feet from the front axle. If I just do a strait panel the air would flow over the panel rather then under. Would it create too much drag if I curved the panel up in front of the exhaust? I would still need to cut an opening for the drive shaft to clear.

The goal would be to continue the panel all the way back to the rear axle so it would cover over a lot of stuff sticking out.

I appreciate all the help I can get!
Phil
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