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Old 08-15-2022, 01:02 PM   #58 (permalink)
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slightly increased

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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/8/3763

check out the full pdf for this new study. drag is slightly increased. about 1 cd point. that usually translates to about 2 mpg for my car. im not willing to lose 2 mpg for better downforce
Their diffuser lowered the Cd by up to 2.5% below an 8-degree angle ( page 22 ).
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