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Old 04-15-2009, 08:45 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I knew that air moved across the windshield around the a-pillars, I'm not sure why I didn't think about that LOL. Sorry guys.


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During GM's development of their 80-mpg PNGV car,they found that the windshield wipers added zero drag.
Did your source mention if they were in a bubble or not?


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