On Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM, Danny C. <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote: > Seriously!!! your worried about what drag there is on a roof rack. WOW!!! > > *Danny C.* > *Portland, Oregon* > *'84 Westy (Vanny)* > ** > ** > > *From:* Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> > *To:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > *Sent:* Monday, October 24, 2011 9:02 PM > *Subject:* Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin > top) > > No, Not "Worried"...I just thought it was kinda interesting. I do keep track of my MPG on the van as a way to 'track' the way the vehicle is working...and because in Oregon, you can't pump your own gas, so it keeps me occupied when I get filled up over there. When nothing else changed with my driving, other than putting that rack on the roof, I thought that interesting seeing a couple of miles per gallon less. I do have to watch my driving expenses...that is the reason my Vanagon is my work vehicle now, rather than my perfectly good F-250 Ford 4x4 Diesel truck...it sits parked unless I need to tow something heavy.... Obviously you aren't concerned with the small change, looking at the pic you linked...I am jealous...Nice Syncro...I am still looking for mine...I think I shall transplant a twin turbo 997 Porsche motor into my Syncro...grin. cheers, Don Hanson |
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