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Old 08-26-2020, 12:26 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Joggernot View Post
Excellent views with the hydrogen bubbles to show the effect. I'll attach my effort with the template. Seems clear that the roof spoiler would disrupt the template and create drag.
I've come to the same conclusion. The 'kicker' might create what Hucho refers to as 'overshoot,' actually aggravating the ability for the flow to reattach on the boot/ trunklid, losing the attached vortex, and increasing drag/ lift.
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