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Old 05-05-2013, 10:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Big time View Post
Where you can set it to partially closed at highway speeds to minimize drag, yet fully open at lower speeds for better cooling?

I've read its used on some airplanes and I was wondering if it has been tried in cars.
Actually, if I remember correctly, a few companies have been doing this for their mid level, "eco" oriented vehicles. I want to say Ford (Fiesta?, Focus) and Chevy (Cruze?). I just remember a year or so ago thinking "Heck Yea!" and then later thinking "okay, now everyone is doing it" lol

I look forward to the day when all vehicles come standard with it, and we can just close them (then pop the fuse) and fully seal it nicely- or close it all but that moving opening.
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