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Aero Hitch Box

Completion and testing of Aero Hitch Box

Another view of the hinge.

New hinge on the lid of the AHB.

Healed with a new piece of aluminum.

Snipped out the damaged sheet metal.

Damage to AHB.

Early Kammback frame (weldable 3/4" steel tube).

Rubber foot to hold Kammback frame on car.

Tufts over soft curve foam after the drive.

Tuft test around 35 MPH with radius softening foam pieces.

Foam additions to soften the lid top radius.

Tuft testing best cardboard Kamm w coro gap fillers.

Heat shield for exhaust.

Strap anchor and improved baffle.

Drilling holes in the car.

Rubber boot (for weather protection) on stinger hinge.

Add skate wheels to hitch stinger.

Skid pad damage

Velcro holds middle rubber strip.

Insert under receiver.

Retainer clip.

Gap fill underside.

Gap fill side.

Coast-down measurements of Cd; A-B-A test of gap flilers. A- Aero Hitch Box. B- plus gap fillers (sides and top, open bottom).

Aero Hitch Box tufted with full Kammback

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