Thread: Side mirror drag & effect on fuel economy - quantified
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Old 10-04-2009, 12:56 AM   #95 (permalink)
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Here's that article that had the comment about '94-up Chevys having more aero drag with the mirrors removed: Car Aerodynamics - Hot Rod Magazine

I trust the article cuz the aero guy has good credentials.
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