Re: [AMC-list] mileage

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, May 4, 2009 at 11:34, Sandwich Maker <adh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


> iirc, on today's cars at highway speeds, the 4 biggest losses are
> aero
> drivetrain/chassis/road friction
> p/s pump
> a/c compressor


Our ramblers aren't so good in that first category! My Classic has 8" ground
clearance (tall custom springs and tall tires). I've always considered a
simple air dam in front to be test-worthy. It would probably help cooling.
If it's a waste of time it's not much time materials. For my use, it would
have to flip up or something when I go camping. Piano hinge and a latch, so
if i do bump a curve it lets go or breaks the latch rather than tear off the
valance.

Not much else is practical on a station wagon! Imagine what a rear spoiler
would look like.... :-)



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All of your arguments are invalid.
Enjoy your unstable system.
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