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Old 06-24-2010, 01:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
sl2eggplant
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Detroit
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Eggy - '99 Saturn SL2
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Busypaws, I found the smooth hubcaps is the BEST overall aero mod. I can't remember the thread but it states

Air drag comes from:
40% shape and proportions of the body,
30% wheelwells,
20% under the car,
10% airflow through the engine bay.

I have to agree. The belly pan took a lot of work, and did not provide any decent mpg improvement, maybe 1mpg but the hub caps added 1.5 - 3 mpg based on my unscientific measurements.
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