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Old 04-22-2015, 03:26 PM   #52 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
If you go faster without the fairing, is it really an aerodynamic improvement? Maybe I'm missing something.
Cd improvement + A increase = CdA loss.
Aerodynamic improvement, yes. Utility improvement, no.
But it's a step forward, working and learning.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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