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Originally Posted by hat_man
......I was under the same impression that having a larger volume of trapped air would create a slightly lower pressure (higher pressure differential) across the tailgate, but had no clue if my assumptions were correct.
I believe the Ridgeline side rails do cant inward but I don't have a clue at what angle...........
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Forget about larger or smaller volumes, does it fill out the template or not!!!!
On my S10 the rear spoiler works because it fills out the template. You can be a little higher or a little lower, point is to get as close as possible. The Bonneville racers tend to go in the horizontal direction in lieu of my 45 degree spoiler but the concept is similar - fill out the bloody template mate.
aero bed cap questions
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...ons-35060.html
The 10-degree surface rule is a safe bet for air attachment.
Some conditions warrant greater or lesser angles, again it all goes back to the Aero-Template.
May the template guide you in your journey.
Aerodynamic streamline template - online tool (view streamlined extension on any car)
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...n-21952-2.html
Aerodynamic Streamlining Template: Part-C
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...tml#post116392
EDIT:
You might want to read Aerohead's post #4 in the link below for a more informed opinion.
Tonneau cover extension/spoiler
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...ler-27829.html
EDIT-2:
My rear spoiler used to be adjustable - I forgot about that, it rusted to it's current angle years ago.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...eriment-2.html
EDIT-3:
From a 2012
hat_man started thread........................
Pickup bed aerodynamics idea. Any thoughts?
https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthre...hts-22378.html
