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Old 05-20-2011, 05:22 PM   #10 (permalink)
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"The new Air Curtain is the latest innovation BMW aerodynamics. First introduced in the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, Air Curtain now would be a standard feature on the 128i Convertible. Air curtain increase airflow around the front wheel arches with the benefits of turbulence are significantly reduced."

I would love to see some DIY takes on BMW's latest innovation.
There might be a specific context in which the full spirit of their claim is captured.
If you're burning,and someone throws gasoline on you,there will be a localized cooling effect,but you're still on fire.
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