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Old 05-10-2025, 01:49 PM   #868 (permalink)
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' how much? '

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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
Anyone know how much drag reduction comes from ramped wheel deflectors and boat tails in front and behind the tires?

May make a more permanent mod with better materials and design
Goro Tamai reported that the wheel fairing packages on solar race cars cut the wheel drag contribution by up to 70%.
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