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October 28, 2009 3:52 PM PDT

BMW tests a wind tunnel against a hairdo

by Wayne Cunningham
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In a test to demonstrate reductions to cabin turbulence in the 3-series convertible, BMW convinced Dutch model Sylvie van der Vaart to sit in two 3-series convertibles while a wind tunnel generates a 37 mph air stream. The first car is a 1987 model, while the second is the current 3-series. van der Vaart adopts period clothing and hair style for each of the cars, and we get to see her flipped hair swishing every which way in the older car. And, of course, in the new car her hair is completely unruffled.

The lesson: Don't buy a 1987 BMW 3-series convertible if you have hair issues.

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by Skilya October 29, 2009 8:06 AM PDT
A convertible that keeps the wind out of your hair... Doesn't that defeat the whole point of having a convertible?
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by bigslamajama October 29, 2009 9:40 AM PDT
Not scientific! Should have the same hair for both cars. science!
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by beowulf74 October 29, 2009 11:51 AM PDT
This "experiment" makes me LOL at what some guys will do to get a hot model in their lab. :-D
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by randolphaknight October 29, 2009 7:32 PM PDT
I have a '96 318i Convertible and rely on my commute to give my hair volume. I get more compliments on my hair after a ride with the top down.
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