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Ecky · 05-09-2016, 07:44 AM

They're not necessarily for looks (only).

^ Many manufacturers are putting these "cups" on the bumpers in front of the wheels, to create a high pressure zone and encourage air to jump over the aerodynamically dirty wheel well.

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