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Bror Jace · 07-01-2008, 07:35 PM

"drag increases exponentially with velocity"

That's the key. Spend lots of time at or above 100mph? Then washing and waxing becomes crucial. I'm always amazed when I look at older aircraft with exposed rivets, etc ... what a waste of efficiency!

07-01-2008, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bror Jace Recycling Nazi Join Date: May 2008 Location: People's Republic of Albany Posts: 234 Blue Bullet - '06 Honda Civic Sedan LX 90 day: 35.68 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	"drag increases exponentially with velocity" That's the key. Spend lots of time at or above 100mph? Then washing and waxing becomes crucial. I'm always amazed when I look at older aircraft with exposed rivets, etc ... what a waste of efficiency! __________________ --- Bror Jace