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Why is it there ?
I've made up a few reasons but perhaps somebody can tell me why ?
I've made up a few reasons but perhaps somebody can tell me why ?
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The Anchorman knows and/or has a pdf for everything CX-3!There are lots of little design features, some of which are underneath but they all seem be to reduce emissions. I might have a pdf somewhere. I'll look tonight.
Nope, there's about a two-inch gap between the top of my OEM ones and the bottom of that bump. Having the mud flaps on actually makes the bump more noticeable.It's just where the optional mud flaps go isn't it?
Actually, mine could use a little more turbulence if that would keep the hatch a bit cleanerNope, there's about a two-inch gap between the top of my OEM ones and the bottom of that bump. Having the mud flaps on actually makes the bump more noticeable.
My best guess is it's some silly aerodynamic trick that mitigates turbulent air around the rear hatch at highway speeds.
Was it Miley Cyrus? "To bump or not to bump!"I have heard that Mazda put it there so people on the CX3 users forum would ask "What is that bump for?"
Hey now, thanks for making me feel like a nobody (and really old!)Note: I first thought Gypsy Rose Lee, but NOBODY here would have known who I was talking about
If I can just find my "falling on" sword........I think I'm entitled to a prize!!!
The anchor didn't answer my question on the first try
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Its also why the OEM mudguards are so tiny - to minimise drag.Amazing ... they obviously spent some time in a wind tunnel ... or maybe a computer simulation.
Also, looking at the pdfs, now I'm going to feel guilty installing a trailer hitch ... jutting down into the carefully tailored airflow.![]()