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Old 10-05-2009, 09:02 PM
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Shawn68z
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Originally Posted by Capt'N_Slow
In cutting out my body I have followed all the cut lines outlined but the manufacture. In viewing the other racers cars at the track it seems like every one of the fast guys have cut above this line only in the rear area of the car.

Why do they cut out the rear of the car completely or almost upto the top deck is it simply for aesthetic reasons?

Cutting the back out of the body allows the aerodynamics of the car to create a low preasure zone under the car body. This basicly creates downforce without the drag.

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