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Originally Posted by JamieGeek
I bet it wouldn't be that much better with no taper. I'm sure the biggest thing is just pushing that front (essentially a flat brick) through the air. On top of that add all the protrusions (mirrors, awning, A/C, etc.) causing turbulence. I bet eliminating the taper would save 1% or less.
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I will take that bet in a heartbeat.
For what it’s worth, I was replying to David’s concern over aerodynamics, not that I think it would be important to lower it.
The main reason I would want to see a picture (even if computer generated) is because I think the Axis may look much better if built with traditional straight walls and proportions.
I also think shedding weight and manufacturing costs would help (versus going larger and more expensive which apparently hasn’t work that well). What could it hurt to build a smaller Axis designed much like a huge “B”? Cost could be lower than many Class B while providing much more room. Just a thought from the bigger is not always better crowd.
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