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Old 06-02-2013, 12:29 PM   #53 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Originally Posted by redneck View Post
Bow waves and backwash do push it around more than before the tail was added. It didn't feel unsafe, it just required paying better attention and a firm grip on the wheel when they were passing.

The big difference is in bow waves between different makes of trucks. Some will push it over a 1ft. or more, while others barely make it wiggle. Which goes to show there is a lot room for aerodynamic improvement by the truck manufactures.

You seem to know how to live in the moment... your description of the bow wave is a little like the observation and patience of fishing... great clean project, nice fish too!
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.



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