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Old 11-13-2009, 05:32 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Hypermiler's AeroMetro

Here's a fun & inspirational reference pic as we encourage your build. At first glance it reminded me of one of my favorites, The Alfa Romeo Duetto. The Pinninfarina design was an instant (The Graduate) cultural classic. It's beautiful nose tapers on a single line all the way to it's relatively long tail. The RSX's headlights kinda dictate the nose shape and hood line. I could see a front hinged clamshell hood to keep a clean aero nose, avoiding leading edge cut lines. The body sides will have very pronounced rounded side bulges to accommodate the front wheel/tire clearances. Your Bede-style canopy must blend to the 'passenger' tonneau cover. Will you have a slide back or rear hinged fighter plane canopy? The single wiper sweep may require some custom fab.
Good luck as we eagerly wait & see your progress.


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