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Old 05-21-2012, 01:55 PM   #6 (permalink)
skyking
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Originally Posted by ecomodded View Post
I also notice the effect but its usually detrimental to my mileage because the flock of cars is always traveling faster then my preferred speed, under 60. I agree its unusual to see cars spaced neatly apart floating down the highway, more often then not there is a mini race circuit with AL Unser jr. fighting for position. I like to find a slow moving semi, rv or uhaul and use him as my wind break.
If i had to choose a voice over for my announcer it would have to be Howard Cosell announcing the speeding cars position in their run away pack, they seem to be so serious.
That's why I dig the open highways and the trucks at 60. I keep back and over a bit to one side so they see me. I figure the negative aero effect is offset by not being an A-whole. karma points count in my book.
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