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Old 04-05-2013, 07:57 PM   #47
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Originally Posted by SkitterSkotter View Post
Actually this car would be better suited than most in achieving a high top speed. It's drag cd is quite low, I believe it's in the neighborhood of .27 depending on the spoiler, underbody work. If I were you I would install a front splitter, lower it, get a custom diffuser made and realize that as you increase speed your resistance is cubed so you will need some serious hp. Lowering it will give you more downforce, less air resistance, and perhaps add some stability.
You're right, except without super computers and a wind tunnel to study the aerodynamic qualities of the add-ons, you'll just be guessing... and guessing...

I don't really get the OP's point of asking the question, then trying to justify it by telling everyone to not discuss the safety factor, or the reality factor... Why not just go do it, and report back? I bet 165, aerodynamically limited... but, just a guess.
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