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Old 08-23-2022, 08:52 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
I could use an opinion on a small plastic piece that pokes out from the rear fender liner. I suspect it's more to catch rock chips than anything. Can anyone think of a valid aerodynamic purpose? It has a bit of a scoop shape on the inside.
Absent a wind tunnel I can only speculate, but I do know that carmakers are using some very subtle tweaks these days to improve aero. My WAG would be aero aid first, added to pass some obscure wheel well / tire coverage law second.
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