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Old 09-29-2009, 11:02 PM   #27 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
Cooler air is denser so there's a bit more aero drag. Wheel bearings and tires take more time to get to operating temps too. But on the plus side we might be able to block more grille area. I think we'll still be able to pull nice numbers.
Thanks Martin, that's encouraging. Sounds like areo tweaks in the cooler temps will be even more helpful than in the summer.
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