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Old 02-17-2007, 06:44 AM   #412 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by K757
That's very good looking work on the flames, but just wrong on many levels.


I know I am part of the geezer squad, but can someone please explain the point of a wing on a FWD car? Wings are supposed to produce downforce to keep the drive wheels planted, so logically shouldn't the wing be on the hood? Or is it just cosmetic?

Well if anybody actually drove there cars fast enough to need the downforce of a wing then it's actually useful.In all reality HUGE wings are'nt needed but a little down out back makes for a safer drive at high speeds.But without downforce in the front I doubt this car will handle well at high speeds as it would unbalance the car and cause a little lift on the front(steering and drive tires).So in answer to your question,most of the time it is cosmetic unless it's on an actual racecar.
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