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Old 12-30-2013, 04:16 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by renault_megane_dci View Post
What about the edge on the side of the front bumper ?
Is it some designer "contribution" or is it made to actually improve flow over the wheel well ?
If I had to guess,it is concerning yawing moments in a crosswind or gust condition.
Hucho devotes some time to this feature in his book from 1987.I don't have it with me,perhaps another member,working from home will pick up on this an chime in.
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