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NeilBlanchard · 07-30-2008, 09:35 PM

Hi y'all,

All I know is that if I run my A/C, the fuel economy plummets. And with the windows open all the way, the noise level is pretty high; and noise is a good indicator of drag. Cracked windows, with a little vent fan if needed, is best.

07-30-2008, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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