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Side mirrors question

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Kokoman, May 9, 2018.

  1. May 9, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    Kokoman

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    Anyone have any ideas as to what those 4 little bumps are on top of the mirrors???
     
  2. May 9, 2018 at 2:33 PM
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    brochacho

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    Aerodynamics...adds 50hp :wink: Probably to cut the wind for some reason, maybe their was some sound created during testing and they needed to add them...at least that is what I have always told myself they are probably for.
     
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  3. May 9, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    I assume the same, somehow the bumps direct air flow for something. They're on the tail light too.
     
  4. May 9, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    Kokoman

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    They are???
     
  5. May 9, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    alittleoff

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    As we all get up and look. L I B damned.
     
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  6. May 10, 2018 at 12:03 AM
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    fixer5000

    fixer5000 the logical one

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    no plans
    they are called vortex generators
     
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  7. May 10, 2018 at 6:55 AM
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    Kokoman

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    Ahh... ok thanks
     

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