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Thalass · 02-22-2008, 08:41 AM

The old Subaru Brumby (BRAT, I think they were called in other parts of the world) were quite aerodynamic with their canvas cover on (which was partly transparent so you could see out the back). One of those would only need a smallish wedge-shaped tail on the tailgate!

This would also be a great idea if you're towing a heavily-laden trailer on long trips. When I drove across the country I was lucky to get 350km to a tank (64L). Not because of my car (which was full of stuff + surf ski on the roof), but because of the heavy box-shaped trailer in back.

An inflatable tapering tail and some kind of curtain to join the car and trailer would have worked wonders.

02-22-2008, 08:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
Thalass Modding for Eris Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 129 SilverCivic - '08 Honda Civic 90 day: 28.69 mpg (US) Thanks: 39 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	The old Subaru Brumby (BRAT, I think they were called in other parts of the world) were quite aerodynamic with their canvas cover on (which was partly transparent so you could see out the back). One of those would only need a smallish wedge-shaped tail on the tailgate! This would also be a great idea if you're towing a heavily-laden trailer on long trips. When I drove across the country I was lucky to get 350km to a tank (64L). Not because of my car (which was full of stuff + surf ski on the roof), but because of the heavy box-shaped trailer in back. An inflatable tapering tail and some kind of curtain to join the car and trailer would have worked wonders. __________________ Making do with a Honda Civic. Tesla Model 3 reserved. Still kinda want an SVX for fun, though. Last edited by Thalass; 02-22-2008 at 08:46 AM..