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Old 07-10-2015, 12:09 PM   #11 (permalink)
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my first impression from the 60 mile trip is it didn't hurt mileage. turns were as predicted and weren't improved. have half tank so when next full tank numbers in I will have a better picture.

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Old 07-11-2015, 12:03 AM   #12 (permalink)
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can you link the BMW info?
Here's a 9-page 2011 thread on the very subject: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ain-17418.html



Edit: From April of this year, there's this:

http://www.chicagonow.com/drive-he-said/2015/04/2015-bmw-x5-xdrive35i-coin-lob-into-fountain-of-sports-active-ute-review/#image/3
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Improved Aerodynamics = front air dam Air Curtains [a human hand can fit through] and prominent fender Air Breathers.
I think the key is high-velocity air in a converging duct.


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