Originally Posted by
Steve Davis
Dave,
I doubt that the 'wicker' does anything aerodynamically, however it does provide stiffness to the horizontal sections and it worth having for that purpose. I have similar horizontal sections on my bodywork and I just made that section thicker to achieve the strength needed. I also doubt that the wicker is hurting you aerodynamically, but someone (including a tech official) MIGHT decide to protest you about 'aerodynamic devices', which are illegal in our class.