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Old 01-15-2010, 12:50 AM   #14 (permalink)
bgd73
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oldscoob - '87 subaru wagon gl/dr
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
That first vehicle, the orange truck is not really made for high speed travel, it's a work vehicle! the kind of vehicle that shouldn't get much more then 5,000 miles per year on it, it's kind of like saying "those garbage trucks sure need some streamlining" , least aerodynamic vehicle I've seen? a classic style Jeep with a lift kit, pretty much any lift kit, stubby body with lots of angles, loose top square rear end, rough shaped under body.

That is the most common square left in my locale.The jeep jacked.
Even the v8. But there is a trick learned locally, as no v8 is aloud to be manly oem...the bigger tires and a simple air intake, increases fuel mileage, demands torquing, less throttle and rpms, and 4 lo actually has a purpose. while scaring little people...
been that way for a LONG TIME.

I like that about this place, it is one of the many "backwards" harsh locales that reveal the unlikely truth in a poor environment to boot.

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Originally Posted by james View Post
I used to have a 71 vw bus that would get 30 mpg at 45mph and 15 mpg at 65 mph. On several occasions it was lifted onto 2 wheels by a strong crosswind. Scary and unreliable, but fun.
That is the most bizarre traits I have ever heard. (Speaking of backwards...)
this bubbly round bus describing the owner or what...
Aircooled and 30 years old in 71 would have a bit of unreliable to think about. I bet the same engine running today, ya know, at 60 years old gets the same attention.
sOOOOOO unreliable......

Last edited by bgd73; 01-15-2010 at 12:57 AM..
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