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SvdM · 01-28-2015, 03:57 AM

So, would this be a bad idea for side-mirror drag reduction?

Viewed from the front, the stalk / rectangular catchment area has about 1/2 the m² area of the mirror. In plan view, the 'triangular exhaust' area has just more than 1/2 of that again in m². It's close to Template C in plan.

Those with access to 3D printers could easily make this. It might need some beefing up in the area where the two connect etc.

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SvdM EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Africa Posts: 85 Old but Gold - '87 Volkswagen Jetta CSL 90 day: 30.87 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	So, would this be a bad idea for side-mirror drag reduction? Viewed from the front, the stalk / rectangular catchment area has about 1/2 the m² area of the mirror. In plan view, the 'triangular exhaust' area has just more than 1/2 of that again in m². It's close to Template C in plan. Those with access to 3D printers could easily make this. It might need some beefing up in the area where the two connect etc. __________________ Last edited by SvdM; 02-04-2015 at 05:19 AM..