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Old 01-26-2009, 02:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob
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Adding any substantial cargo behind a car would really upset the balance and handling. However, an aerodynamic trailer forming a long, tapered tail can halve the cd. The fairing to the car could be done using overlapping panels to get basic adjustability and flexibility. The car would probably need to have a transition piece to start the fairing, as well as the trailer hitch.
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