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**Stengapsept** · 10-21-2011, 02:16 AM

If it's anything like the previous F-duct it's not about grip but drag reduction on the straights by causing the wing to stall.

Of course, more speed on the straights means they can run more wing so indirectly does lead to more cornering grip.

10-21-2011, 02:16 AM	#5
Stengapsept Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 651 Senior Member	If it's anything like the previous F-duct it's not about grip but drag reduction on the straights by causing the wing to stall. Of course, more speed on the straights means they can run more wing so indirectly does lead to more cornering grip.
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