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Good luck with the experiment and I would be interested in your results. Pete. |
I think it's a good idea to try, especially with your Eclipse which is pretty good aerodynamically already, so laminar flow would effect it more than some cars where the flow is so turbulent that it barely touches the paint anyway.
(I think if I washed and waxed my Subie I would see a marked difference, not because of the airflow, just because it's usually covered in about 200lbs of dust, rust and mud. Someone once told me I'd need to file an environmental impact statement before washing my car. :rolleyes: ) |
Lufthansa doing the same!
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I have also noticed when I put RainX on my windows it makes them a lot slicker, so I don't just put it on the windshield I put it on all the windows. I don't know if it helps mileage or not but it sure helps in the rain. It might be something else you want to experiment with to find out. I have always seemed to get better mileage when my car was washed and had a good coat of wax on it. I have always thought if it was waxed the air would move over the surface of the car with more ease resulting in higher mileage. I always try to wax right before taking a long road trip.
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i have to try this
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Jet airplanes go a lot faster than cars, and their aerodynamic needs are far different. There's no question that a smoother, cleaner surface will flow air better, but I question whether it's enough to cause a gain worth the very small cost at the speeds that we go.
Rain-x and wax are great for preventing snow and grime from sticking to your car, though. |
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I like american airlines ... smooth alum.. no paint no extra weight. easy to clean no touch ups needed always looks good. on the other side you see cyclist in the wind tunnel and they add bumps to the back of thier suit to help the air break off them oh well. kb |
a clean car runs better :thumbup:
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