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Old 01-16-2008, 12:33 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Pablo - '07 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD
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Originally Posted by Peter7307 View Post
Some trucks achieve a similar result by using a thermostat to control the opening of the grille slats ahead of the radiator.
I remember being in stop and go traffic beside a large Autocar truck and its grill opened and closed with it's throttle. Every time pulling up 15 - 20' it opened, then closed while slowing or idling. Seemed pretty clever and this was even pre-internet.

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