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Old 09-06-2018, 09:59 PM   #50 (permalink)
Kacz42
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It is a business idea. It did not start out that way.
I was trying to 50 mpg from a 2001 prius. I did get that with many failed attempts.
So, I thought how can I make this happen?
I started checking wind tunnel results online for good and bad points.
I found top and bottom tests. No sides or very little.
I started looking into ideas. I drove past wind turbines everyday.. it dawned on be to try the first gen of tabs.
Maybe 20% however very ugly. I tried until I got to gen 6
The testing was done on a month to month basis driving the same 34 miles one way.
All the sizes have been tested and location on the wheel. The best and cheapest are what I have today. 2 years of test and changes some 40k miles.
I too hear 20% and say no way.
Weather is a very important part of data. Well you know.
I claim up to 20%. Sometime 10%.
I have seen city mpg increase, rpms drop. Cabin noise drops. I can now drive with the windows open.
To address can you get the results.
I am not able to test all cars and honestly hope you. Will they work on a 56 Chevy. No idea. I do know that they work on the cars I have tested.
The big issue I have is, if we all drove the same with no wind, then yes. I can tell you I have seen improvements overall.
Thank you for you comment.
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