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Old 05-05-2009, 09:32 PM   #1
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I know that in aviation they are used to delay flow seperation during takeoffs and landings, but what would they be used for in the automobile department? I'm assuming it would allow for less drag, but I'm not entirely sure how this would work. Does anyone have a clear explanation?
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Old 05-05-2009, 09:50 PM   #2
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Old 05-05-2009, 09:52 PM   #3
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this might help too
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/cor...f/2008/20e.pdf
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Old 05-05-2009, 10:00 PM   #4
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The video explained it well enough. So it does reduce drag, so I'm assuming it also reduces cabin noise?
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Old 05-06-2009, 11:21 AM   #5
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Actually neither. Cabin noise should not be affected and the drag that they reduce by keeping the boundary layer attached is negated by the drag that they produce by being in the laminar stream. Likewise, if they are made to be too tall (higher then the boundary layer) then the drag will increase further.
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:43 PM   #6
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Wow.. from the video, I'm convinced. I'm off to get one!!!
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Old 05-06-2009, 12:44 PM   #7
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Interesting video.
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you should ask TheSin I think he has one it on his X. See what he thinks before you go racing off to buy!!!
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very interesting.
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