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orbywan · 07-09-2012, 10:01 PM

[QUOTE=basjoos;313927]The front wheel well covers are hinged at the top with a spring at each lower corner to hold the cover closed. There are two conveyer rollers that the tires push against to open the cover during a sharp turn... [QUOTE]

Hi basjoos, impressive project. Any idea how much of a gain enclosing the front wheels made on this project? Thanks. The aerocivic I mean.

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orbywan EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 245 Thanks: 111 Thanked 163 Times in 63 Posts	[QUOTE=basjoos;313927]The front wheel well covers are hinged at the top with a spring at each lower corner to hold the cover closed. There are two conveyer rollers that the tires push against to open the cover during a sharp turn... [QUOTE] Hi basjoos, impressive project. Any idea how much of a gain enclosing the front wheels made on this project? Thanks. The aerocivic I mean.