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Old 03-23-2012, 10:27 AM   #30 (permalink)
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What's the hole about between the flap and upper body, is that to let air through to the brakes?
Looking at that limited image, looks very similar to the Subaru design as well, Does that mean the Subaru then probably has good aero there if it is pretty much the same as the Prius?
The more I think I understand, the more confused I get.
Got me. I found it odd as well. The Prius rarely uses the hydraulic brakes. Regenerative braking slows the car down the majority of time so heat shouldn't be an issue unless the regen components get hot?
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