Date:         Sun, 31 May 2009 22:38:11 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Rolling Friction of a Vanagon (not a tire thread)!
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I have a favorite spot along a certain road, and I like to see just how
much push momentum will give my 88 GL from a certain hill and at a
certain speed in certain configurations when I crest that hill. I
disengage the engine and just let the ol' 88 GL roll to see how far it
will go.

My question is: Which scenario below will offer the least resistance or
friction to oppose momentum.

Given:

Scenario #1: At speed, the clutch is depressed, the transmission is
placed in neutral, then  the clutch pedal is released and remains there
until roll out is complete

Or;

Scenario #2: At speed,  the engine is disengaged from the tranny by
simply pushing in the clutch and holding it there until my roll-out is
completed.

Anyone ever looked at this difference?

Thanks,

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver