A-Pillar Aerodynamics
A-Pillar Aerodynamics
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I have noticed that cars are tending to have recessed windshields these days. The A-pillar is broader than previous habit. It appears that the A-pillar will guide air flow around and keep it attached. My question is this, does recessing the windshield by about 1 inch allow this to work?
I had formally believed you would need a slat to take the air flow off the windshield, turn it an lay it onto the side glass.
I had formally believed you would need a slat to take the air flow off the windshield, turn it an lay it onto the side glass.





RE: A-Pillar Aerodynamics
Quite how they manage to get the airflow to remain attached around the A pillar is not known to me, and is something that has only become common in the last 20 years.
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Greg Locock
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RE: A-Pillar Aerodynamics
I also believe that a slat will do the job, but nobody uses one.
RE: A-Pillar Aerodynamics
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RE: A-Pillar Aerodynamics
RE: A-Pillar Aerodynamics
Cheers
Greg Locock
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