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Tango Charlie · 10-23-2008, 10:47 AM

I mostly agree with Tim's reply.

#1 reminds me quite a bit of the Crisis Fighter Pinto's spoiler. It may be producing a virtual reduction in the rear window's angle, and be a benifit to reducing drag.

10-23-2008, 10:47 AM	#41 (permalink)
Tango Charlie Deadly Efficient Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Goshen, Indiana Posts: 1,234 Olivia - '03 Pontiac Vibe base 90 day: 36.01 mpg (US) R2-D2 - '00 Honda Insight 90 day: 58.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 134 Thanked 176 Times in 91 Posts	I mostly agree with Tim's reply. #1 reminds me quite a bit of the Crisis Fighter Pinto's spoiler. It may be producing a virtual reduction in the rear window's angle, and be a benifit to reducing drag. __________________ -Terry