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Old 12-02-2022, 08:34 PM   #185 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
Why don’t we use spoilers on the sides of cars too?
Have a look at the rear of the 1980 Camaro with it's ducktail spoiler.
The spoiler wraps around the sides of the car.
It also used side ' spoilers ' ( deflectors ) around the wheels.
I found it interesting that they had no effect on drag, but produced downforce when tested in the A2 windtunnel.
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