09-28-2009, 12:23 AM
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Okey doke.
Thanks for the info. Let us know how all 4 wheels work for ya, and maybe post a pic of how you get the valve stems fitted later, eh? I was telling my friends about your project and for some reason they can not get a grip as to why smooth surfaces on a car result in better MPG. haha- But I can see the logic.
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Simply put, they stir up less air. Air is the number one loss of an automobile at highway speeds.
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09-28-2009, 12:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jammer
Okey doke.
Thanks for the info. Let us know how all 4 wheels work for ya, and maybe post a pic of how you get the valve stems fitted later, eh? I was telling my friends about your project and for some reason they can not get a grip as to why smooth surfaces on a car result in better MPG. haha- But I can see the logic.
Cheers.
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Tell them to run into the wind with a sheet of plywood in front of them...
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09-28-2009, 01:05 AM
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Tell them to run into the wind with a sheet of plywood in front of them...
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Ah, WALA! INSTANT BOX KITE FLYING PERSON! 
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09-28-2009, 01:12 AM
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It's quite possible to "float" on plywood in high winds, if you can place your weight in such a manner that it keeps the plywood at the proper angle into the wind. (Rear bias) Of course, you'd want to keep the plywood anchored by a rope, chain, etc. to prevent it from actually flying.
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I'd like to think that people might open their eyes at some point... instead, I find it more and more likely that I'll just close mine.
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Je ne veux pas d'une meilleure vie. Je veux être heureux avec celle que j'ai maintenant.
(I do not want a better life. I want to be happy with the one I have now.)
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09-28-2009, 01:15 AM
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Quote:
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It's quite possible to "float" on plywood in high winds, if you can place your weight in such a manner that it keeps the plywood at the proper angle into the wind. (Rear bias) Of course, you'd want to keep the plywood anchored by a rope, chain, etc. to prevent it from actually flying.
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I have a story to tell about this, but i'm busy right now. *this is a reminder for me |
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09-28-2009, 01:17 AM
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Maybe we should take this to the lounge?
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I'd like to think that people might open their eyes at some point... instead, I find it more and more likely that I'll just close mine.
-- Author kept secret.
Je ne veux pas d'une meilleure vie. Je veux être heureux avec celle que j'ai maintenant.
(I do not want a better life. I want to be happy with the one I have now.)
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09-28-2009, 01:18 AM
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Maybe we should take this to the lounge?
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09-28-2009, 01:47 AM
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Christ -
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Carlos -
I like the Reduce and Reuse parts... not so much the Recycle, because it seems like a band-aid for wasteful people to stick to their wasteful ways, and still call it "OK".
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Yup, that's me. I agree with you in principle but I am an animal of my time, so I admit to that fault. But remember the planet recycles too. Would you like some Honest 'Abe with your coffee? ... or maybe that's just reuse?!?!?!
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09-28-2009, 01:50 AM
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Carlos -
I'd ABSOLUTELY LOVE to have coffee with several people who are long gone from us.
President Lincoln is, among many, one.
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I'd like to think that people might open their eyes at some point... instead, I find it more and more likely that I'll just close mine.
-- Author kept secret.
Je ne veux pas d'une meilleure vie. Je veux être heureux avec celle que j'ai maintenant.
(I do not want a better life. I want to be happy with the one I have now.)
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10-05-2009, 12:06 AM
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Nice job on the flat rim covers. Have been debating on trying the same on my Impala.
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