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Drag reduction question
Hi Greg, The idea of testing the shape seems like a good idea. It is easy to try with just a fish scale and a few cardboard tubes. Thanks! On the mirror though... I understand that the air will detach at the edge of the mirror and produce a low pressure and vortex behind it. If the edge of the...- FormulaVee
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Drag reduction question
Hi, Can anyone help with some "rules of thumb"? I am building a number of parts for an amateur race car. This series has very limited power and I want to minimize drag as much as possible. Mirrors are essentially a half sphere, directly in the air stream. I believe this shape has a...- FormulaVee
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