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Old 07-24-2015, 09:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Lightbulb GOOD AERO Deco Rides...............

GOOD AEROdynamic car or is it crap. Deco Rides...............









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Old 07-24-2015, 10:06 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The hood ornament looks a lot like a Hispano Suiza's...


Aerowise it is better than bad, but not really good. Still worse than modern cars despite the closed off fenders.
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Deco Rides has been around since Scrape, the Zephyr clone. They are every bit as aerodynamic as their inspirations from the 30s. But the world has moved on from the small interiors and fussy details.

Their wheel pants are a nice ('spensive) part. The closed top cars will have better aero. Compare the new Morgan Aero8:



http://www.muchocars.com/the-new-morgan-aero-coupe-2012.html
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good or crap

The headlights,radiator shell,side-view mirrors,and windshield would preclude the car from significantly low drag.

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