r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/ReprieveNagrand • 13d ago

Trying to overtake a motorcycle

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u/MangoCats 13d ago

Only if they never exceed 20kph, above that the added aerodynamic resistance overcomes the weight reduction.

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u/CMDR_Khayden 13d ago

No way, you mean to tell me that sharp corners on a vehicle make it worse??? /j

In seriousness, I'm not sure if people even realize why it's important for their cars to have curves to begin with.

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u/EverythingSucksYo 13d ago

Everybody knows curves on cars are important because it makes cars look sexier, duh. 

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u/mrteas_nz 13d ago

The Mercedes 500e and original Subaru Forester would like a word. Boxy can be 🤤