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Old 07-07-2026, 11:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Is the drag coefficient change much with head light up vs down?

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Old 07-07-2026, 12:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It's not much, but I can't find a source. While the drag increases, the load on the alternator also increases.

This is an opportunity for ABA coast down or throttle stop testing.

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