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Old 01-29-2009, 01:47 PM
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S2000 is drag limited, and the hardtop produces lower drag, so the car IS faster with the hardtop.
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Originally Posted by RavynX' date='Jan 29 2009, 01:29 PM
I've heard/read that wind noise is drastically cut. Less wind noise from air traveling over a textured surface vs a smooth surface, but I think the windshield being more vertical than other cars is what increases our coefficient of friction the most.
why IS our windsheild more vertical than other cars? i've always found that peculiar about the s2000
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i dunno but i ****in love it and the visibility!
Old 01-29-2009, 01:59 PM
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i think our windshield is flater than other cars. i cant even see the light when im in front.
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What about the weight of the top. Wouldn't it cancel out most of the gains.
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Originally Posted by RED MX5' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:47 PM
S2000 is drag limited, and the hardtop produces lower drag, so the car IS faster with the hardtop.
thats what i wanted to hear lol
Old 01-29-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AeroS2000' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:59 PM
i think our windshield is flater than other cars. i cant even see the light when im in front.
i always thought its to raise the roofline which i dont really like. but then again the taller owners probably appreciate it more than i od
Old 01-29-2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by shotiable' date='Jan 29 2009, 02:49 PM
why IS our windsheild more vertical than other cars? i've always found that peculiar about the s2000
It's a roadster. Fairly traditional. Also it heps to make the windshield frame stronger in the event of a rollover.
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We talking OEM or Aftermarket? Because wasn't the Mugen Top wind tunnel tested?
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Hardtop's add 2 psi to the intake as far as I know.


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