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Originally Posted by ksa8907
I've been watching from the sidelines and that's where I'll return. From what I understand of all these points is that the "template" works as it sits.
If you change things, other forms may work as well. It is not a perfect shape that must be followed or adhered to, many other shapes and combinations of features can yield similar or better results through enough testing.
Is that a sufficient summary? Can we move past this all now?
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No it is not - perhaps you need to do more than just watch from the sidelines.
There are (at least) four uses to which the template is often put here where the template simply does not 'work as it sits'.
It
cannot be used to decide any of the following with any more accuracy than basically closing your eyes and guessing:
- Show where there is separated and attached flow on existing cars
- Guide the shape of rear extensions
- Show how rear spoilers on sedans should be positioned and shaped
- Allow the assessment of the ‘aerodynamic purity’ of cars
Therefore, when it is used in just these ways, it is massively deceptive and misleading.