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ecomodded · 07-14-2012, 03:58 AM

With my hand against my car door while driving, i noticed no airflow pushing my hand, but only when my hand was against the door panel. Could be the air is passing over the back of my hand with little disturbance at 50 - 60 kmh, i 'll try higher speeds when i need to use the highway.

Once the form is good having a polished smooth surface would benefit the cd, no ?

07-14-2012, 03:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
ecomodded Drive less save more Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 1,189 Dusty - '98 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle TDI TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 60.42 mpg (US) Thanks: 134 Thanked 162 Times in 135 Posts	With my hand against my car door while driving, i noticed no airflow pushing my hand, but only when my hand was against the door panel. Could be the air is passing over the back of my hand with little disturbance at 50 - 60 kmh, i 'll try higher speeds when i need to use the highway. Once the form is good having a polished smooth surface would benefit the cd, no ? __________________ Save gas Ride a Mtn bike for errands exercise entertainment and outright fun __________________ Last edited by ecomodded; 07-14-2012 at 04:04 AM..