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Old 10-20-2011, 06:53 PM   #16 (permalink)
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interesting, i removed the extension last night, we are expecting some heavy weather the next day or so. im going to modify the extensions to flow towards the center of the car with the tail lights and perhaps extend it longer if i like the results.

Also wanted to add that on my return trip home i noticed higher mileage across the board with a bit of a tailwind, its possible the wind skewed my results in the morning on the way into work. I didnt notice much wind but its possible.

Thanks for the replies so far
Tailwind can dramatically alter your results.If you can,keep a weather radio close by when testing to record current weather conditions.It will really help later on as you ponder your data.
On my latest trip,one segment had a 26 mph tailwind and that tank registered 50% higher mpg than the trip average.
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