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Originally posted by xoc:
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Originally posted by 03X&85150_4x4:
[b]If cars naturally produce downforce as they speed up (as some of you are suggesting), then why are spoilers and airdams needed?
To add even more downforce.

Dude, give it up.
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That's the thing, spoilers and airdams DO NOT add downforce. They break lift by disrupting the airflow over and under the car. The only thing that actually adds downforce is an airfoil (inverted wing) as found on indy cars.

Justin