Originally Posted by
BMWCurves
Do you think the side skirts would really have that much difference in terms of aerodynamics and fuel economy? The shape isn't all that different between the two.
actually, it is. it forces the air out and away from the rear tire.
Originally Posted by
Stigissimo
Haha jus' giving you a bit of sass, I know. There you go with that suspense again though....
LOL. i'm hoping it will be worth it. in a NOW NOW NOW society, folks gotta wait for stuff every once in a while.
Originally Posted by
Stigissimo
Like San said, I doubt the sideskirts have any noticeable effect on MPG. The biggest drag factor is that hatch, as evidenced by just how much crap gets caked on there in the winter.
Your rail delete probably helped a bit, but really the best aerodynamic benefit you could get is switch to a sedan or coupe
which shall henceforth be declared sacrilege in this thread.
LOL. that has definitely gone through my head, but the utility and sheer cool factory of the Touring will win out over 2-4MPG. (as much as it pains me to say that; i love efficiency.)
the rail delete was supposed to - according to other folks online - reduce consumption by 1-2MPG. i have not seen any such numbers.
yeah, the long roof is likely the issue. i wonder if a slight lip on the hatch spoiler would help...
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport