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dcb · 03-16-2011, 10:42 PM

Does anyone have any test data of their own? Or a more concrete plan for how folks can determine if there is a positive MPG effect? What is the plan to get this thread out of unicorn land?

I know there are diy 3d laser scanners, and free 3d CFD software, is anyone in a position to lead such an effort (that would have mega aero benefits all around)?

Is there a more accurate way to test than coast down? Group buy for wind tunnel time? Postal scale on a loong tow strap @ 70mph?!?

Any ideas at all? Is it worth the possible mpg gain if there is serious work involved?

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