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Old 01-18-2009, 02:05 PM   #24 (permalink)
winkosmosis
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Originally Posted by instarx View Post
Its a hobby for some, an intellectual exercise for others. Because there is at least the possibility the mods can be validated by measurements, hypermiling and aero mods can provide real-world validation of interesting thought-experiments. What's not to understand?
What I don't understand is the lack of a big picture perspective. Reducing safety to increase gas mileage by 0.1% is never worth it.

If you want to experiment, fine, but put the mirrors back on and drive 0.1% less.
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