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Old 10-02-2023, 05:10 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Remember that green Colani Beetle body from ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/there-no-single-best-aerodynamic-shape-41112.html#post688113.

The Julian Edgar video convinced me there is some benefit to 'boat-tailing' the front of the car. Smaller stagnation point, the pressure cancels out side-to-side, and bonus front wheel skirting.
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