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Old 12-10-2014, 08:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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slick sprite

found a really slick looking sprite
California Streets: El Segundo Street Sighting - 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite
anyone know if this is a commercially available bonnet style?

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One consideration is,that even if you get one,your drag will still be higher than any pickup truck (Cd 0.38-0.45).And that's with a roof.
The Sprite's windshield is the culprit.
A spyder half-bubble screen and head fairing could get you to Cd 0.31,but you'd be required to wear goggles,unless the screen was laminated safety glass.They're not available.

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