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Old 07-18-2014, 09:32 AM   #267
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Originally Posted by plucas View Post
The window filler probably doesnt do much. Might reduce a little drag but doubting it. I would ventue and say it is cosmetic.
If you're willing to continue the functional vs. cosmetic discussions... what do you think of the Porsche 918 Spyder's fender vent?

I may be building some carbon fenders soon, and this was an interesting feature, considering it isn't placed in either of the low pressure zones that we identified earlier.

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