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Old 05-07-2011, 03:16 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
BMW did something similar years ago on some models, with small semi-circular bulges in the gap between the mirror and the side windows.

I don't recall the car types, but I've seen more of these on mirrors.
The mirrors on the Volvo V50/S40 have a small boattail

So apparently, some manufacturers are taking measures to cut down the drag from the mirrors.
They're also going after wind noise.
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