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Old 12-01-2009, 02:28 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Ran across two more interesting shapes in Automotive Engineering International magazine.

The first one is the new VW L1, which is being shown at the automotive show in Frankfurt.

Notice the air splitting device for the front wheels? It seems that they are attempting to divert more air *around* the outside of the car, than underneath. That car is tiny!!



The same type of air splitter is shown on the new BMW as seen below. Looks similar to what Mike is doing on the AeroCivic.



Based on this, I might have to change the shape of the front tire deflectors that are stock on the Insight, next year.

Jim.
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