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Old 09-24-2008, 10:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
Sean T.
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Taurusaurus Rex - '97 Ford Taurus GL (Sedan)
90 day: 19.39 mpg (US)

Blue Wagon - '00 Ford Taurus Wagon SE Comfort
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Window trim hurting aerodynamics? And a solution for my rear doors.

I am wondering if the uneven windows and rubber seals on my car reduce my aerodynamics?

Around each window is the rubber edging that sticks out approx. half a centimeter. does this effect my aero, or should I attempt to cover them similar to basjoosing?

I am thinking of taking the front passenger seat out (for access to the rear seats), then duct-taping plexiglass over the entire rear doors so that the surface will be completely smooth...

Would this be worth all the trouble? I'm thinking it might be better to just put clear tape over the door handles, and open the doors from the inside all the time. I could also remove the ventvisors on the rear doors, and then use black duct tape to hold a piece of plexi over the window to make it flush?

I guess I'm just really bored and pretty disappointed that I am only getting 20 mpg out of Ford's most aerodynamic sedan.

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