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Old 10-09-2013, 03:03 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jeff88 View Post
Well, you guys got me distracted with the WWI tank and the template (great points by the way), so I went ahead and did the template for both the WWI tank and an Abrams. RedDevil, I think the template is backwards on that tank, but thanks for the idea!
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Yes, is was backwards, intentonally so because:
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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
I have to be the first to say it; I bet that it's a better Cd going backwards.
There is so much we could do to make it run more economically...
- narrower threads;
- taller gearing,
- leave the spare at home. There is road service everywhere these days;
- SG/UG!
- Adjust the nut behind the steering whateveritis,
- HHO to get 73% better FE. Yes! Sorry, couldn't resist
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