View Single Post
Old 01-08-2010, 10:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
3-Wheeler
Master EcoModder
 
3-Wheeler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southern WI
Posts: 829

AlienMobile - '00 Honda Insight
Team Honda
90 day: 80.05 mpg (US)
Thanks: 101
Thanked 563 Times in 191 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by MadisonMPG View Post
I don't think it would do anything. If it does, you probably won't notice it. The added weight isn't good either.
I definitely agree with the added weight.

At 55 mph, almost 40% of the cars drag is due to rolling resistance, and adding more weight in the form of metal plate has got to hurt.

Jim.
  Reply With Quote