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Old 03-16-2009, 11:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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2003 Echo 4 dr 5spd MPG 2003-2009

2003 Echo 4dr 5spd MPG 2003-2009.


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Frontal area without mirrors 15^2ft


Estimate force of drag with & without mirrors


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Old 03-17-2009, 08:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Nice analysis. What is the course of action?
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Wow, mirrors make of 10% of the drag at 78mph!


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