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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
dcb's idea is pretty inspired. I like! You may even be able to save on insurance / registration if you're not driving the 4x on public roads.
I also agree (and you likely already know) that if you do end up driving the 4x4 to/from, aero should be the focus (moreso than weight).
Pictures? I'd love to see pictures.
In a straight line, my understanding of these things is there would be zero difference in drag. But we never really drive in a straight line for very long. So you're bound to see some added drag. Can't comment on how much.
One EM member, palemelanesian, keeps meticulous records and has documented the MPG penalty in his car (90's Civic sedan) of a full vs. closer-to-empty fuel tank. Weight is weight... less is better.
FYI: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...sion-7086.html ... has some power draw comparisons.
Pictures of that XFi tail, please!  |
Sorry, no pics, but I can describe it. square hitch mount, hitch mount bike rack, contoured square frame of electrical conduit hugs back corners of geo around the edge of the hatch. frame tubing is bolted at corners so it can be removed and fit in the geo. frame is ubolted at bottom edge to bike rack, then a telescoping awning pole comes from the center of the top edge of the frame, so middle of hinge area of hatch, past center post of trailer hitch bike rack, extending about 4 feet past, so it was about 6ft all together. then made a spandex cone, easy to sew only one seam. Point goes on the tip awening pole, spandex has enough stretch that round base fits fine on square frame. Didn't really flap much, it was smooth enough and I drove slow enough that it worked great. Totally removable/storable in the vehicle too.
Thanks, for the tips on the led's and gas volume.