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Originally Posted by Ardent
I think so. It would help if I could see your motions as you talk. 
I'm fascinated that the same air that goes above the headlight travels below the door handle and then over the corner of the tailgate. |
I have a 3-ring binder of flow images at home but that won't help us today.
I'll link some off GOOGLE (automotive aerodynamic flow images)
http://www.exa.com/images/efficiency_truck.jpg
http://gallery.ensight.com/Images/Ke...amlines-XL.png
http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...nt-Aero-22.jpg
http://www.cd-adapco.com/sites/defau...?itok=NQb93_a9
http://www.deskeng.com/de/img/stream...he-prius_1.jpg
Between pressures,velocities,and deflections,we end up with this flow pattern.
I'm not experienced enough to explain what's happening.10,000-hours inside a wind tunnel would be a big help.