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Grant-53 · 09-13-2013, 06:33 PM

Measurements are what we use to confirm or refute perceptions. The FE curve from Chilton's old mileage improvement book showed peak mpg for a 70's Camaro at 20-30 mph. With my bicycle front fairing I get measurable improvement at 10 mph.

09-13-2013, 06:33 PM	#31 (permalink)
Grant-53 Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 1,790 Thanks: 320 Thanked 360 Times in 299 Posts	Measurements are what we use to confirm or refute perceptions. The FE curve from Chilton's old mileage improvement book showed peak mpg for a 70's Camaro at 20-30 mph. With my bicycle front fairing I get measurable improvement at 10 mph.