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Old 02-22-2013, 07:12 PM   #12 (permalink)
Blue Angel
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Originally Posted by MTXA
Way too many times I've wanted to do cruel, unspeakable things to automotive engineers....
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Originally Posted by rbrowning
I agree that these are a major problem waiting to happen and they will never go into production.
Relax people, it's a concept vehicle! Way too many times people don't give credit to automotive Engineers where it's due.

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Originally Posted by plasticuser
This signals something completely different to me:

Ford recognizes that wheel drag is an issue, and is looking at solutions.
This is more like it! Let's TRY to see the positive in new ideas!

Most people are completely unaware that open face wheels are a source of drag. This particular idea may or may not float everyone's boat regarding style/function/cost/repair/whatever, but I think we can all agree there's a generally positive direction regarding this idea no?
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