Thread: micro "mud" flaps spotted
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Old 05-07-2011, 09:22 PM   #14 (permalink)
Peter7307
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The "dimples" used on the BMW's were solely there to reduce wind whistle between the mirror and the pillar.
By eliminating the noise there was probably some aero benefit as well but BMW never claimed any.

Peter.
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