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Old 01-31-2015, 07:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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OEM pickup aero cap / topper: ARB Sprint canopy
1) I'll be surprised if this hasn't been posted before.

2) I can't believe they don't mention efficiency improvements on either their website or video. Undoubtedly this cap helps.





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Old 01-31-2015, 10:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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