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NeilBlanchard · 03-28-2010, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I did reduce the lower front part of the glass in this iteration, and yes it probably could be reduced a bit more. I am going to also start modeling the critical inner bits, like the articulated front wheel skirts and the floor and firewall, so those may make other changes necessary. And if I have to raise up the driver a bit, then the lower windshield can be reduced (because the sight lines to the ground are limited by the hood).

I'm also thinking that the windshield wiper would probably sit idle straight up the middle of the windshield.

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NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,907 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,950 Times in 1,844 Posts	Thanks for the feedback, guys. I did reduce the lower front part of the glass in this iteration, and yes it probably could be reduced a bit more. I am going to also start modeling the critical inner bits, like the articulated front wheel skirts and the floor and firewall, so those may make other changes necessary. And if I have to raise up the driver a bit, then the lower windshield can be reduced (because the sight lines to the ground are limited by the hood). I'm also thinking that the windshield wiper would probably sit idle straight up the middle of the windshield. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/