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Old 03-18-2009, 10:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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New steering system concept to minimize aerodynamic drag

So the basic idea is the total elimination of wheel skirting and minimizing the underbody gap with the wheels. The below photo is just a sample of the concept. There are other ideas that I am thinking about to implement in conjuction with this that I may design later on.

My main concern is the handling during the turning and wondering if it effectively narrows the front wheel base.



What do you think?

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