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Old 09-17-2009, 08:55 PM   #21 (permalink)
MadisonMPG
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Originally Posted by orange4boy View Post
My experience is that eliminating the drag from my rear drums made a very noticeable difference in my coast down. It now coasts for ever............... No quantification though.

Brakes are made for one thing: friction. and they are very good at their job. Friction is an ecomodder's #1 enemy. Don't misunderestimate it.
I like friction between the tires and the road.

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