smartzuuk Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hey Bil, you might want to check this out... vortex generator tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilgladstone Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hey Bil, you might want to check this out...vortex generator tests1.5% increase in fuel economy @100kph for just sticking a plastic vortex strip on the roof. I expect that the increase for our boxy smart fortwo will exceed that. Every little bit helps, right? I mean: you do the math!VGs: 1.5%vert wipers: 0.1%Milligan's and other fuel additives: 6%smooth moon hubcaps: 1.5%tire pressure + 3psi: 1%windows closed, no A/C: 3%high gloss polish & Rain-X: 0.5%lean forward in seat: 1.5%racing stripes: 4%no rock&roll on radio: 0.1%no braking - just coast: 2%never exceed 84kph: + 16% Hey, pretty soon I'll have to carry an empty jerry can to siphon some fuel out once in awhile so it doesn't overflow onto the roadway!Bil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerEnthusiast Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 The lean forward trick has helped me out quite a bit...Especially on days when I push my car 80+km past 0.0L on the LCD!Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzuuk Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 LOL... high gloss polish & Rain-X: 0.5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Farting heartily while leaning forward: 0.46% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinner Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Ram Implosion Wing: -100% ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Smart Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Grappling hook attached to back of transport truck infront of me, -100%! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100MPGUS Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Grappling hook attached to back of transport truck infront of me, -100%!With optional siphon hose, 200% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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