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Old 12-16-2009, 06:07 PM   #18 (permalink)
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big boys say ignore it

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Originally Posted by Domman56 View Post
I have a question about this

Doesn't humidity have to do with it a little too? Because i see where the temp would make a difference but say somewhere like florida


SUUUPer humid in the summer therefore the air is stickier and more dense so driving though that would be less efficient than dry desert air like where i live correct?
The SAE says specifically to ignore humidity for drag-related testing.Air density is the overiding concern.
If you were doing engine dyno work it would be a different story.
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