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Old 05-19-2015, 07:24 PM   #157 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 2009Toyotoad View Post
Forgive me if this has been asked, but how do you use the hatchback area with that extension in place? Didn't you remove the utility of the vehicle? I don't want to discourage the effort, but Its a trade off I would not have been willing to make,
You might want to consider these projects as aerodynamic proof-of-concept exercises.
'Utility' can require a quantum leap as far as fabrication requirements go.If the mpg benefits suggested by the original device merit additional investment,then we've at least got a known quantity to incentivize the extra effort.
'bondo' could give us an idea of what an OEM quality production tail, with full utility would set us back.He's been going down that road.
Personally,I'm willing to put up with extreme hardship just to see whether this crazy stuff works or not.
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