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Old 05-08-2008, 02:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I think that based on the NASA van aerodynamics reasearch the leading face of a vehicle, even a completely boxy one like a van, is aerodynamically OK as long as it has 4" or so rounded edges.
Most cars A-pillars should be rounded enough to prevent any vortex-formation.
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