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? asked in Cars & TransportationOther - Cars & Transportation · 8 years ago

what are those fins on cars called?

They look like shark fins. They're usually on racing cars. They're not antennas, I think they help create less drag or something. What is it called? I want to put it on my car

Update:

I found them. I was looking for roof fins

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  • Old Man Dirt
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    One term used is air splitters. They just help stabilize the car in turbulence. They do not create less drag- they generate it, but in a preferred direction it is hoped. Just like feathers on the back of an arrow- it helps keep the vehicle under control.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Shark Fins For Cars

    Source(s): https://shrinkurl.im/a8mDM
  • De Youtube Guy
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Roof fins are more for style, they don't do much in terms of drag (in some cars possibly making it worse, as all cars are pretty aerodynamic now), but they look pretty cool

  • Dave87gn
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Ive seen those..I guess they're for drifting?

    I'd call them vertical wing/spoiler/stabilizer

  • Kathrin
    8 years ago

    A spoiler

    Assuming this is what you mean:

    http://www.in.all.biz/img/in/catalog/289350.jpeg

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