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      08-16-2007, 02:25 PM   #28
GregW / Oregon
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Originally Posted by gtb75 View Post
Believe it or not, that tiny little lip at the back of my Z06 supposedly generates up to 70 lbs of additional downforce at speeds in excess of 90MPH! The spoiler I'm talking about can be seen here: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com.../photo_03.html

I never believed it until I saw the commentary from Dave Hill...
It may be semantics because the end result is the same, but I suspect it reduces lift on the rear rather than generates downforce. Anyhow, a useful and not suprefulous feature.
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