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Old 09-29-2017, 05:53 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Brief conversation today at a stoplight...



Guy in SUV: "Excuse me - what are those discs for on your wheels?"

Me: "What's your best guess?"

SUV: "Well, they say 'eco-something' on them, so I'm guessing wind resistance?"

Me: "Exactly."

SUV: "So they save gas?"

Me: "A tiny amount"

SUV: "Is it worth it?"

Me: "It all adds up!"

SUV: "Last question: are they expensive?"

Me: "Nope - I made 'em!"

The light changes and we part ways, and I'm wondering if he'll be trying to find "eco-something.com" on the interwebs later. I also wonder if he asked about price because he liked them?
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