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Old 01-05-2024, 12:57 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web View Post
This sounds like an excellent experiment using cardboard and duct tape. Benchmark 10 miles each way using A-B-A at say 65 mph between 10 PM and 5 AM.

Then take 5 mph steps up to find out the maximum speed before the tape+cardboard pieces blow away. This will give insight for what a permanent fixture might take.

Of course it you reach 80 without them stripping out, use the the worst off road trail and test how well the tape+cardboard parts remain.

Take lots of photos.

Bob Wilson
Can't wait try this experiment but it will have to wait till summer. It's -30c right now so tape doesn't stand a chance.
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