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Old 10-12-2014, 01:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Aerodynamics gone bad. Here's mine. Do u have any?

Sometimes you do things that kick the crap out of your gas mileage.

Here's mine.

Do you have any?

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Old 10-12-2014, 01:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Why not use a cargo box on the back?
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Old 10-12-2014, 02:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Why yes, but this goes back to 1970. After the collision and 'repair' It lost 5mph in top speed. No idea what it did to the mileage; that was pre-OPEC.

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Old 10-12-2014, 02:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I *only* get 32-38 mpg doing this...
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Old 10-12-2014, 03:00 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Cause it's what I got. Lol....

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Why not use a cargo box on the back?
To buy a replacement would be prohibitive. I'd never recoup the investment.
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HHOTDI took what he had and moved it. His fuel mileage went up compared to not having it at all.



Turn yours around so it tapers to the rear.
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That's one of the reasons I bought a hatchback.
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Old 10-13-2014, 10:55 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I found America's least efficient personal vehicle. Photo(s)...

Astonishing in its complexity & lack of efficiency. Enjoy!

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How about the bicycles mounted on the roof I see so often. We have to carry our spare tire on the roof of our Gran Caravan. I would say a canoe on the roof makes an excellent cargo carrier based on our family experience.
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Since I own a roof rack Ive considered getting something like this and use the box for on top of car and the trailer for towing other stuff.



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