Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Windshield wipers (possible new thought

PaleMelanesian · 08-09-2013, 10:07 AM

But notice that the vertical wiper is centered. Along the sides of the windshield the air is swirling around past the side pillars. If you happen to have a center wiper, that's a good place to park it.

Then again, the F1 has a single wiper that parks off to the side, and it's certainly designed for high-speed aerodynamics.

Edit: it's probably in line with the airflow going to the side and around the cabin. I'm sure the designers tested it.

08-09-2013, 10:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 433 Times in 283 Posts	But notice that the vertical wiper is centered. Along the sides of the windshield the air is swirling around past the side pillars. If you happen to have a center wiper, that's a good place to park it. Then again, the F1 has a single wiper that parks off to the side, and it's certainly designed for high-speed aerodynamics. Edit: it's probably in line with the airflow going to the side and around the cabin. I'm sure the designers tested it. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles Last edited by PaleMelanesian; 08-09-2013 at 11:52 AM..