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Sunwapta · 08-24-2008, 02:39 AM

Would this idea improve the aerodynamics of a pickup or flat fronted SUV etc...

Put a receiver hitch on the front of the truck then put a 'spoiler'/bumber a foot or so out in front.

This idea first came to me when I looked a a Smart car. They look too short to be safe so I thought that it needed bumpers that would extend out in front of it at higher speeds then retract for parking.

So, with the right aerodynamic shape could such an extendible bumper actually improve the vehicle's mileage? If so, it would seem that it could do wonders for a vehicles such as my flat fronted Ford Excursion. (Note, I have a 4 cyl Saab 9000 Aero as a daily driver.)

08-24-2008, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sunwapta EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"spoiler" out front Would this idea improve the aerodynamics of a pickup or flat fronted SUV etc... Put a receiver hitch on the front of the truck then put a 'spoiler'/bumber a foot or so out in front. This idea first came to me when I looked a a Smart car. They look too short to be safe so I thought that it needed bumpers that would extend out in front of it at higher speeds then retract for parking. So, with the right aerodynamic shape could such an extendible bumper actually improve the vehicle's mileage? If so, it would seem that it could do wonders for a vehicles such as my flat fronted Ford Excursion. (Note, I have a 4 cyl Saab 9000 Aero as a daily driver.)