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Old 07-22-2008, 12:20 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Has anyone seen stock aero mods on cars lately?

I've been seeing new cars with grille blocks as standard. For example:
VW polo bluemotion: http://www.autokiste.de/psg/0602/grossbild/5095_1.jpg
Suzuki sx4:http://www.dragtimes.com/images/1494...Suzuki-SX4.jpg
Fiat multipla: http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/fiat_multipla.jpg

It is but a few examples im sure.

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I noticed that some new Mazda 3 Sport

models have small openings for in the grill, they are hard to see in this pic because the inner part of the grill is black plastic.
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Very good. It's good to see manufacturers finally listening to the likes of us. Here is a fiat panda, sorry its only a link but do you see the small holes in it.http://www.autofans.us/images/2007%2...oncept%201.jpg I seen a thread here somewhere that said holes like that would stop air getting in at speed but would let it in when slower. I'd imagine when the fan comes on, it would also allow air in. I'm also thinking these stock grille blocks are able to be used in any weather, hot or cold. Food for thought...

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