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Originally Posted by slowmover
I am convinced the topper is costing me in drag.
Due to adverse winds? Outsiders don't really get it that Texas is the land of wind. I notice that my LEER topper increases sail area, but I also feel that it is worth about 3/4 to 7/8 mpg in low or following prevailing winds. (I have yet to have a true tailwind). I am assuming that yours is a close fit.
BZP, what is your experience with winds thus far? Any days of constant 15-20 mph winds with gusts to 40 or better? The Coastal Bend is impressive for constant and gusting winds higher than this.
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We've gotten some wind in the past week or so...not sure how much effect it had on my driving...my butt really couldn't tell. Looking at the Ultra-Gauge didn't reveal any special numbers at the time...but I was trying to keep my eyes on the road.
I'm sure my side skirts don't give me any advantage when it comes to the crosswinds...
I'm thinking about flattening out my hatch and see how that will fare...I just have to take out the middle spar and put in some cross supports...and make a new rear window.
