convertible mods
Have a 69 convertible alfa romeo. Use it as a daily driver and wanted to optimize efficiency. Anyone use zig zag tape on a convertible? WHere does it work best? Also saw a post of undercarriage covering with aluminum mesh. Anyone think the squares/holes in the mesh could also work as a turbulator (ie is not covering them up maybe good)?
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As for specific answers to your questions, I can't help you. However, I can say that you are a very brave man for depending on a 39 year old Italian car for transportation. Godspeed to you, sir!
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Unfortunately, I don't have any ideas either, but I just wanted to say how jealous I am of you, the Duetto body Spider is simultaneously one of the most beautiful cars ever to grace a road, and one of the most fun-to-drive cars ever built.
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Thanks for all the kind words. I have to say, for 11 grand or so it's a pretty great deal. The car has been absolutely reliable over the last year (not including the winter - I store her). On the Highway she gets about 27 MPG, but I'm putting in a taller rear diferential this fall which I expect should help some. Still, wind noise on a longer trip can be a little gueling, and I was quite excited at the prospect of using the zig zag tape. I thought I should actually put it on the top of the windshield. I gotta agree that "supercar" evidence against mesh is pretty good. It just seemed easier and more durable than putting plates of plastic or aluminum.
Thanks, I'll come up with a plan....Appreciate any further guidance. |
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