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Old 10-04-2012, 11:34 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Since the benefit of turbulators/VG's on the trailing edge of a vehicle isn't generally accepted, only an A-B-A test will satisfy most members here about their impact. (On the other hand, most people wouldn't be as skeptical about an air dam for example, since they're an established & well understood modification.)

It's great that your tank-to-tank numbers increased but there are too many variables in that type of comparison to be convincing.

Just FYI, this thread describes "ideal" testing: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ery-11445.html

What about those wheel discs - are they commercial ones painted to match, or did you DIY them from scratch?
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