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Old 06-06-2009, 04:20 PM   #38 (permalink)
Big Dave
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stevey frac:

Sounds like you are hot on the trail of improved aerodynamics.

Have you looked into swapping in the numerically lower gears used in the Cobalt XFE? Numerically lower gearing will help you reap the benefits of better aero.
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