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Old 12-01-2024, 10:11 AM   #20 (permalink)
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The interesting part of using a roof wing in my experience has been the reduction of lift when used in conjunction with a tonneau bed cover and rear spoiler.

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Table 4.2.1 presents the overall effect of using rear roof garnish. It shows that by attaching Rear Roof Garnish to the baseline truck model, aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd was reduced by about 2.4%;
however, the lift coefficient Cl was increased by about 33%
From the above, you can expect to feel lift with a downward sloped wing. However my wing is just a level flat plane that allows for a clean release of air on the trailing edge that squats it's self down firmly on the cover about 2/3rds of the way back and just before the rear tailgate spoiler.

Something you can feel by the seat of your pants, no question about it.
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