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Old 08-31-2024, 06:27 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
Since the Audi A2 showed a 'counterfactual, 'black swan', outlier, 'zero' benefit from lowering, nothing about the Prius 2" drop could be predicted with any certainty.
Testing out on the open road leaves you vulnerable to baseline uncertainties, which don't exist in a wind tunnel, or CFD investigations ( $ 4,000 each ).
well the LE prius is half an inch lower and more aero wheel covers and toyota officially says it has a lower drag coefficient.

no idea how much of an improvement comes from lowering another few inches, but at least you can use the superficial excuse of lowering it gives a better sporty look and handling and feel is improved on curvy roads
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