I saw a WRX the other day and noticed that there are vents at the rear of the front wheel wells. I've read tips about aero and remember seeing that radius'd (Is that a word??) wheel wells are better. I'm guessing this is because air can be "caught" by the rear of well and cause more drag? This got me wondering if the WRX vents actually work and if other cars with bulging fenders could benefit? The new beetles come to mind first but I'm sure there may be others. Can anyone weigh in? Am I on the right track or more confused than I thought?
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-Mike
2007 Ford Focus ZX5 - 91k - SGII, pending upper and lower grill bocks - auto trans
1987 Monte Carlo SS - 5.3/4L80E swap - 13.67 @ 106
2007 Ford Focus Estate - 230k - 33mpg - Retired 4/2018
1995 Saturn SL2 - 256K miles - 44mpg - Retired 9/2014
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