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Old 12-22-2010, 12:53 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rokeby View Post
The weirdo headlights split the air flow headed towards the side mirrors.
Less wind noise is reported from the mirrors... so probably aero +:
Nissan Leaf Alternative to Side Mirror Delete

Agree on wheel skirts... but I think most consumers see them as '50s retro.

The undertray/belly pan is essentially flat:
good to know, I thought there must be a functional reason for the headlamps being that way, and now I know

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Question for the group; "can we do better?"
absolutely, but to do better *and* make it consumer friendly to those who arent into serious ecomodding... that would be the trick !
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