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Old 09-02-2022, 07:02 AM   #160 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Nathan jones View Post
Not so sure about lowering, increasing the vaccum/venturi underneath may increase overall pressure drag, where air is forced to become stiffer in the boundary layer where you don't want it.
I'm sure you have a point. But I need te mention that my car has been lowered for 'just' 2,5 inches so that's quite moderate. When we're looking at the advantages of (moderate) lowering, like a smaller tire surface at the front, smaller wheel gaps on the side, better handling which make cornering possible at higher speeds, I think it will have a small positive effect.

While Europe yields and creaks under high energy prices, my Skoda is still sipping precious diesel at an avarage pace of 3.3L/100 km or 71 MPG.
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