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Originally Posted by slopemeno
Why not just make it unlatch at the bottoms of both the nose and tail, and flip them up onto the hood and deck lid? No deflating required.
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That would work. I hope the parking ticket people don't mind. Front extensions tend to be short and low, so rigid is probably OK there, usually. On the inflatable-back one, maybe a solid belly pan would hinge up for parking only. If there is a blower used for inflation, it can be used for suction to collapse things neatly too. Otherwise, a few internal shock cords, etc may suffice. My buddy reminds me that folding is more important on large vehicles.
BTW, the original Mini could have been a hatchback, but Alec opted for a tailgate which could be piled with lashed-on gear, while the license plate automatically swung down underneath.