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sc2dave · 11-18-2011, 03:38 AM

I tried tailgate down on a steep 3 mile mountain.The first time going down,tailgate up in neutral, i gained 17 mph.The second time,exact same downhill coast speed,tailgate down, i only gained about 10 mph.i'm convinced!!!

11-18-2011, 03:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
sc2dave EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	i'm dead-set on tailgate up!..... (verified on downhill coasting test!) I tried tailgate down on a steep 3 mile mountain.The first time going down,tailgate up in neutral, i gained 17 mph.The second time,exact same downhill coast speed,tailgate down, i only gained about 10 mph.i'm convinced!!!