i'm not at all surprised by the findings; gotta spin that compressor, which takes energy/fuel. you might not notice the difference in the increase in throttle you need to apply to maintain the same speed - but there is an increase.
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2000 Honda Civic HX with mild aero mods
2006 Honda Insight MIMA, FAS, no passenger sideview mirror, race style drivers mirror, front and rear underbody aero, temporary front air dam
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