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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie
Everything I know about aerodynamics I learned on Ecomodder.
To me a box cavity has always been a fast and dirty boat tail. Not perfect, probably not good looking, but effective. I've seen some graphics of pretty ones that just needed some skin to be real boat tails, but even one panel hanging out back coming close to the template is good.
I can't find the post, but this was on an early version of The Anal Probe:
The setups on the backs of 18 wheelers these days are a good example. Crappy boattails, but way better than the unmodded truck:
It's not pretty, it's not optimal. It's a box. |
those are actually illegal anyways in most states
and if the cop is a real jerk he will cite you for a oversized load without permit as well
I really love tailgating those the FE is a bit higher compared to a normal 18 wheeler truck