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Old 10-12-2014, 06:54 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Yes, Aerohead mentioned that narrowing the rear track can have as much as a 40% reduction in drag.

I think the Eolab is subtly narrower in the back. They pushed the rear wheels back somewhat so it affected the rear seat width less or not at all.

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The Eolab is a 4 door including the hatch.

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