Making Sense of Aerodynamics - Do All Those Wacky Looking Wings Actually Work?

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Making Sense of Aerodynamics - Do All Those Wacky Looking Wings Actually Work?

<dt><br /><img src="http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/techarticles/1310_making_sense_of_aerodynamics/52354634+ppromo_large/aerodyanmics-honda-s2000.jpg" onerror="javascript:this.src='http://static.superstreetonline.com/_SiteConfigs/_global/images/no_photo_100px.gif'" alt="Making Sense of Aerodynamics - Super Street Magazine" /><br /><a href="http://www.superstreetonline.com/techarticles/1310_making_sense_of_aerodynamics/">Aerodynamics? Sure thang!</a><p>Once your car’s rolled off of whatever assembly line its final screw was tightened down on, its aerodynamics get about as much attention as the little light bulb in the corner of your trunk. Redirecting airflow someplace else isn’t as glamorous as manhandling an extra 100hp by means of turbochargers and dyno tuning. It isn’t as easy either. For years the aftermarket had a grasp on how to effectively upgrade engine, drivetrain, suspension and braking systems. Determining the factory’s shortcomings and improving upon them isn’t hard. Making a modern car’s aerodynamic skin better, though, is more challenging than you think.</p> a <br /> Photo Gallery: <a href="http://www.superstreetonline.com/techarticles/1310_making_sense_of_aerodynamics/">Making Sense of Aerodynamics - Super Street Magazine</a><br /><br /></dt>

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