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Old 09-25-2020, 01:59 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Vman455 View Post
By 5 Pa on average, which means realistically: inconclusive. 30 Pa on the roof: probably more trustworthy, especially since it was consistent. And that's an increase in pressure forward of the rear axle, acting on a surface that's close to horizontal.
True, but in a position of no mechanical advantage, while simultaneously developing a deleterious torque aft.
You'll notice Indy cars and F1 moving wings as far forward, and as far aft of the axles, to get the force-at-a- distance leverage as Hucho advocates for in his chapter on high performance sports, and racing cars.
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