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Old 09-12-2022, 12:00 PM   #536 (permalink)
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how much?

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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
How much better are the curved/boat tailed flarings versus the typical “ flat” deflectors most cars have in front of the wheels?

I was definitely going to add the boat tails around all the wheels light the xl1 and light year one/zero

I’m
Just curious to how much they affect CD or would even improve my mpg by at least 1 mpg?
It remains an unknown quantity. A side-by-side comparison has never been reported.
For their 2013, Chevy Malibu, General Motors reported a 10-count drag reduction for the two front wheel deflectors.
A full set of wheel fairings could put you at delta 350-counts.
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