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Offline Barmore

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Roof Rails
« on: April 27, 2009, 11:32:27 PM »
What is the reason for roof rails?  Do they do any good at 150 mph?
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Offline Glen

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Re: Roof Rails
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2009, 10:24:25 AM »
To break up the lift created by air flow across the roof if the vehicle is crossed up(side ways). The roof becomes a wing.
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