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Old 07-27-2016, 10:35 PM   #26 (permalink)
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I think it's one of those Donald Rumsfeld moments in science,where the investigators didn't know the known knowns.
Donald Rumsfeld's contributions to scientific thought are greatly misunderstood, and I think incorrectly attributed here.

A true Donald Rumsfeld moment would be deciding that you do aero testing with the scale model you have, not the scale model you might want or wish to have at a later time.

Or perhaps it would be phrased Absurd. We don’t need nearly 1:1. Not that large. Certainly no more than 1/15.

Whichever way you apply him, the result is an abject failure, but the exact reasons why can be fascinating.
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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