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Old 08-14-2023, 01:42 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Plot twist..

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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
I looked at the 'visor' at as much magnification as I could get, and it appears that the forward leading edge is 'open' to the airstream. Is that correct?
You are correct. I did not know about the air flowing forward. That could explain that previous tank being horrid.

If I reinstall the visor, I will tape the leading edge. The mounting hardware caused this gap. Attached is what I thought could be a slick easily removed mounting solution.

Free beard, I couldn't remember where I had seen a similar setup but had actually reviewed basjoos thread last night when I decided to begin planning a boat tail or at least a truncated one.

Did I read somewhere that 40% will give you 80% of the benefits?

Lastly, I got a lead on an estate with old airplanes. I may blow a circuit with a body swap on the old tdi..

Edit: it has been done with a pickup chassis and a delivery truck chassis and I'm sure a few more.
https://youtu.be/DHyZPVOT1xI

After having seen some people chop up a beetle to build small campers...

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Last edited by razordave; 08-14-2023 at 01:56 AM.. Reason: Aspirational finds
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