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Old 06-07-2011, 10:46 AM   #4 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by Floordford View Post
Ive noticed that behind the rear tires of alot of cars there is no inner fender molding. Im speaking of the area where a mud flap would go. It could have a parachute effect. Not sure if its best to leave it alone or make adjustment. I dont see too many threads on it. I was wondering if anyone had done anything with that area.
You mean inside the wheel well? Sorta above the mud flap and behind the tire but inside the well? The result is that the bumper becomes maybe a "parachute"? If so, I noticed the same when I removed my stock rear mudflaps. So I cut off the mudflap section and reinstalled the upper part of the assembly that went inside the wheel well. But it made me aware of the rear bumper as a 'chute. I figured a rear short belly pan would be useful. Have not gotten around to it yet. This is what you are referring to, yeah?
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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