What I want is meaningful ways to reduce the drag on my Datsun.
What I want is meaningful ways to reduce the drag on my Datsun.
In reply to Tom1200 :
Needs a nose job
We just need to figure out why Manta Rays do this with their cephalic lobes and copy it for the front splitter. 
In reply to VolvoHeretic :
This has been studied. As I understand it, it helps to direct food into thier mouth. I will go out on a limb and surmise it is using the flow turning and food mass to effectively separate more food for a given amount of water.
Mother nature can be counted on to develop the lowest energy method for the job at hand. If you ever want to do something efficiently, look for natural versions of the same effort.
In reply to stafford1500 :
So, you're saying it's all about vortex, the down round flap for food ingestion (cooling) and the spiral for cruising (speed)?
You'll need to log in to post.
