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Old 05-10-2017, 01:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 05-11-2017, 11:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I'll do this soon, thanks!

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I wonder what my old rig would have measured...



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Old 05-22-2017, 04:25 PM   #4 (permalink)
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The same article is in our wiki pages.

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How to calculate your Coefficient of drag.
Measure the Drag Coefficient of Your Car: 4 Steps (with Pictures)


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