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Old 11-28-2007, 09:43 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I thought 2.5% was realistic based the size of an open front window compared to the size of an open wheel well. Covering my rear wheel wells improved my FE about 2.8%. "Uncovering" the GTI windows reduced its efficiency by 2.5%.

I realize they're not the same things (one doesn't have a spinning wheel inside it, further stirring up the air). But it's in the ballpark.
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