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Old 02-14-2013, 09:59 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ChazInMT View Post
The long and short of it is this.

You're not gonna believe us and want to argue that it's got to be worth it because you saw it on TV.

It won't do a darn thing for you to put dimples on your car/truck.

I started up here in Ecomodder 3 years ago with this exact idea "Magnetic Stick-on Dimples" and have since learned a huge amount regarding aerodynamics.

Read this for starters. There's a statement about dimples in there for you.

HotRod Mag Aero Article

Search the site for A LOT of info.

My part in this discussion is over.
I guess their credibility might be on par with Mythbusters? They did however mention something that I might look into-that is the transition area from the back of the hood to the windshield. I'm trying now to help seal off the engine compartment a bit to reduce convective heat losses. Keeping that forced air flow through there while driving will most likely help in that respect. Thanks for that link

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2002 VW Jetta TDI 5-speed(completed 01M-5-speed swap at 155K miles) 45 MPG City with the 01M, 5-speed 60+ MPG City. Nokian Entyre Low RR Tires. Experimenting with the "Hybrid" 205 Deg F T-stat:

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread...=306799&page=4

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