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      08-06-2005, 03:05 AM   #1
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Question Rubber Lip at Wheel Wells

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I was just wondering if anyone knew what the rubber lip found on the front part of the wheel well was used for? I see these usually on European cars like MB's and Mini's. It looks almost like a mini splash guard but it's mounted in front of the tire as opposed to behind the tire on the wheel well.

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      08-06-2005, 08:13 AM   #2
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It is known as a deflector. It is strictly aerodynamic. I suspect it helps channel air around the wheels/tires.
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Thanks! Has anyone ever scraped it against the ground? I did the other day after going over a crater in the road. I guess I'm lucky I scraped that instead of the front lip of the car.
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