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Bicycle Bob · 07-29-2009, 12:22 AM

That looks like the roof curve was getting ready for a nice extension, but had a visor added with just enough of a Gurney lip to make sure of a sharp transition and possibly create a stable attached vortex.

07-29-2009, 12:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	That looks like the roof curve was getting ready for a nice extension, but had a visor added with just enough of a Gurney lip to make sure of a sharp transition and possibly create a stable attached vortex.