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Old 10-18-2010, 08:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I know what follows isn't DIY. Nonetheless it may be interesting,
maybe merely entertaining, maybe downright ridiculous:

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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
It is the trailing shape that matters more to reducing drag.
These folks say that at 150 MPH, it takes 0.93 less HP, 1.43 HP at 200 MPH ,
to move their patented Professional mirror with their AERO extension through
the air. (Click to enlarge.)

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From www.racemirrors.com Cost: ~$165 USD

Carbon fiber mounting stalks: "Care should be taken not to use these mirrors
as 'helmet hangers' or push locations."


The sickest 'racing mirrors' on the net my be this for the Honda S2000 with an
alleged an aerodynamic advantage:



From Spoon Cost: ~$900 USD

Estimated payback in 200,000 CE.

Last edited by Rokeby; 10-18-2010 at 08:26 PM..
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