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Old 01-12-2010, 12:03 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bryan11 View Post
What's the energy cost of the weight of used to cover the outside of the wheel?

Would it be better to remove any hubcap entirely, reducing wheel weight at the cost of extra drag?

How about heat dissipation? If you drive near mountains and/or drive aggressively, is the reduced air flow by the front brakes significant?
1) immesurable, in cost of weight.
2) leave on the cap, unless it's creapy shaped, get smooth caps.
3) no significant

try pizza pans. use GE outdoor caulk to apply.
i would do it, but i already have smooth caps.
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