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Old 01-06-2007, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Taylorm
-i don't honestly believe there would be a difference between an Alfa and a DNA. These cars (TC) do not run fast enough to have a measureable difference in downforce/drag. Also, the cg of both of these bodies should be almost exactly the same. There may be a slight difference between the Alfa and the mentioned 65 Mustang HPI body, but not even 2/10ths on the same track..........
THe laptime does not come from drag as much as feel for the driver. If you do not believe this just do the experiment you just mentioned. You will FEEL a huge difference between the alfa and a mustang. The aero balance is the chief effect.
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