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Old 06-02-2013, 10:42 PM   #11 (permalink)
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...also, sometimes called an air splitter, facing forward rather than downward:


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Old 06-03-2013, 01:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
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VW Corrado Had this on some models

VW Corrado Had this on some models

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Old 06-03-2013, 01:25 PM   #13 (permalink)
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I didn't know about the VW Corrado, however the car I'm speaking about was launched 4-5 years ago (more or less)...
thanks all for interesting relplies.

and thanks NachtRitter for posting the image
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FYI... http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...10-a-1450.html

Not sure if it ever made it into production...

And then there's this:

"Hundreds of active panels"

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This is exactly the solution I was referring to... but I'm sure that the car I saw was not this concept Saab.

However thanks a lot NachtRitter, I'll look for more information on this interesting Saab.
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Always intrigued by aftermarket Aeromotions moveable wing; active split rear wing contributing to left/right rear downforce bias, high-drag braking and top speed low-drag wing angles.

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BMW did make a Shape Shifting concept car
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speed lip = splitter?

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I'm not sure what he means by "diffuser".
An example: Difflow Diffusers - Lotus Elise and Exige Flat Track Diffuser

This is an non-active aftermarket part on a Lotus Elise. I'd like to see "a med-low price car, a hatchback" with that stock. So I'll watch the thread.
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This is an non-active aftermarket part on a Lotus Elise. I'd like to see "a med-low price car, a hatchback" with that stock. So I'll watch the thread.
2000-2005 Toyota Celica with the Action Package has something that looks like a rear difuser on the back bumper.
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All Corrados had spoiler that was lifted automaticaly when car reached speed over 120km/h and closed down when speed was lower than 40km/h. It could have been lifted manually with the button on the console though. It was increasing the downforce at higher speeds and stability.

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