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Old 09-29-2011, 05:55 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 09-29-2011, 07:34 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Somebody spent money on getting a patent.

It's interesting, might even work.
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Old 09-29-2011, 07:57 AM   #3 (permalink)
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interesting? yes
efficient? I dont know
I know that this or similar system has been used by someone like


full article at http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/...0982/note.aspx
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Old 09-29-2011, 01:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I would like to see a windtunnel test of this invention.
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Old 09-29-2011, 03:20 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Interesting. I want more info!!

How much snow/mud fits on those shelves?
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Old 09-29-2011, 05:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
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...adjust the vane fences at alternating angles may still have 'theoretical' aero effects and debris sloughing.

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