>i doubt that anybody would be interested in even a partial explination of >the physics involved, so i'll just say that the shape of the rear of the >bus needs more attention than the front for any significant change in the >resistance to moveing through the air. > >look at dolphins, 747's, the classic tear drop shape, submarines (like >the soviet alpha class). > >the shapes all have a blunt front and a long tapered tail. > >this prevents the low pressure area in the rear from forming. Then why are the tails the big thing on 911s? I had a turbo tail on mine for a while, and I noticed the biggest difference about 90MPH. I now have a ducktail, and while it is an improvement over stock, its not quite the same. I put the ducktail on for aesthetic reasons - the turbo taile looked funky since I only have 7" flares... Thom -- >> When there's a will, I want to be in it. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : ............................................................................ All opinions expressed herein are mine and not necessarily those of TIMS!
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