hood scoops, vents and drag

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Yeah, but air is never going to just FLOW (as in laminar flow) under a
Scirocco for the simple reason there are too many gaps and projections.
Most of the aerodynamic drag of a Scirocco is due to underbody flow.
So, LESS air flowing under the car will reduce drag with the side
benefit that underbody pressure will be slightly lower resulting in a
little downforce.
Dan

T Berk wrote:
> 
> T Berk wrote:
> <snip>
> > Besides what Adrian mentions you should consider FLOW vs air pushed
> > under the car. More flow under the car makes for good things. (God, I
> > can't make a cohesive thought this morning, fluid dynamic folks help me
> > out here).
> >
> > TBerk
> >
> > ___________
> 
> My point was getting air FLOWING under the car (vs swirling around
> aimlessly) was a good thing.
> 
> If I get around to it in a day or two I'll post a pic of my thoughts on
> Scirocco air flow management.
> 
> TBerk
> 
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