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Date:         Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:13:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <5ebe10a0806122018x5fdf961dube17714759aad0ab@mail.gmail.com>
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Chris,

There is nothing you can do with a "shoe box" moving at 70mph to improve the aerodynamics. If you could fabricate a long nose like an airplane and attach it to the Vanagon it might help, but you still need to get air flow through the radiator, and that's another problem. Just slow down to the point you can stand the abuse from other drivers, and you will be surprised at the mileage improvement.

Stuart '97 EVC, 65 mph max cruising now, my limit. 23 mpg on a good day.

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Chris S Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:18 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Aerodynamics for MPG

This is part 2 in my aerodynamic MPG ramblings (Yes, I've already slowed down and got 600 miles out of the last 12 gallon tank in my Beetle TDI)...

We've covered belly pans..

What about using one of those old-fashioned bug shields you used to see mounted on the front of old trucks? Those upright pieces of lexan perched on the front of the hood? Why not find one that's close in width to the Vanagon and mount it under the front bumper? I'm sure that would keep a lot of air from getting under the vehicle where it encounters front suspension components etc. This would be more ideal for the taller '84-'85 Vanagons than the later GL lowriders, of course.

http://www.thebugshield.net/Photo_Gallery/IMAG016A.JPG

Chris S.


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