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Old 09-19-2022, 11:50 AM   #548 (permalink)
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6-mph

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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
Random update test

70mph cruise control for 35 mile stretch. 6 mph tail wind

72mpg with no mirrors and fender skirts

Didn’t expect the light tailwind to boost that high going 70 on the interstate
The 6-mph difference = a 30.8% difference in the aerodynamic horsepower load. Approx, 15% mpg.
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