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Old 05-13-2005, 01:33 PM
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Default non-roar bodies faster than roar?

It seems if given a free hand to design a racing body, the wedge shaped bodys are the best aero-dynamically (the nitro 1/8 on-road style bodys) this also seems to be the design of choice for full size cars.

Regular ROAR approved bodie's fronts and windshields seem to push a lot of air.
Also it given a choice designers prefer a spoiler (up curving rear end) over a wing.

HPI makes a couple GT style bodies, Saleen and a Toyota,
are these bodies faster on large asphalt out door tracks because of the lower air resistence of their front ends and windshields?
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