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NeilBlanchard · 08-28-2010, 10:08 PM

@ BamZipPow: Because, that widens the vehicle considerably and the extra width adds to drag. By articulating the skirts, the hope is to get the best of both worlds, so to speak.

08-28-2010, 10:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 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 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	@ BamZipPow: Because, that widens the vehicle considerably and the extra width adds to drag. By articulating the skirts, the hope is to get the best of both worlds, so to speak. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/