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Old 09-19-2008, 04:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Good work! I've been thinking of doing something similar on the back of my Golf. Testing is the only way to know if you will get any benefit. I have a Scanguage but I prefer coastdown testing. It seems quicker and more accurate to me. I have noticed that if the wind picks up it really throws things out of whack.

Let us know if you get some good A,B,A test results with your Kamm back.

I know you want some taper to the top and sides but it's hard to see from the photos. Also, since your sides are set in from the high-mounted taillights the total angle should be measured from the outside edge of the car to the end of the side panels.

Happy Modding!
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