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Old 01-13-2026, 07:53 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Logic View Post
Oh, OK.

I'm just trying to get the point across to people that perhaps grill blocks work so well because the DOWNWARD flow under the car is decreased.

ie: Get the flow going backward, with the right sized opening/velocity
And you get the same drag decrease without losing cooling capacity.

I always wonder how often my links are followed?
I get the feeling not at all!?
Because if they were; there would be some excitement and talk about this simple mod.
Especially as it's a car company's research.

Ah! Some 'free standing' pics found!


Credit where it's due, that looks like it would work pretty well. Admittedly, I have no idea what the underside of the Insight looks like, I've been mainly behind the wheel of it.
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