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'97 vs '98+: Any difference in coefficient of drag?

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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 06:40 AM
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Default '97 vs '98+: Any difference in coefficient of drag?

I don't have either '97 or '98+ brochures with me... is the coefficent of drag the same between the two models? Was the redesign of '98+ front end for aesthetic reason only or did it lower the drag?
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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 08:45 AM
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cmon' Cos, everyone knows the 98's are the fastest
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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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Yeah, I forgot... '98 are faster than any other year... all but one that sits in the garage all the time.
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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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Default Re: '97 vs '98+: Any difference in coefficient of drag? (Cosworth)

one difference between the 94-97 Integra and the 98+ front end is the scoop in front of the headlights. with the 94-97, you will collect snow in front of your lights and that will reduce the effectiveness of the lights. the 98+ don't do that.

if you do a web search on the Integra's Cd, you will find pages that claim the 98+ have a better Cd.


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Old Mar 17, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: '97 vs '98+: Any difference in coefficient of drag? (George Knighton)

However, I'm sure that the main reason for the redesign was just to give the Integra a facelift that would help it to run another four years.
I think it worked too...I really don't like the pre 98 Teg fronts....
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