I snuck up behind a loaded big rig doing about, hmm a little under 70.
I wanted to see the miles per gallon go up by using his drag to pull me
on the road. It kind of sucks cuz you have to get real close and buddy
buddy like, hahaha. The first thing I noticed was each draft hitting me
in the sides. In the Ram it felt different due to size, weight, and
all. This time it felt very uncomfortable. I was being tossed like a
rag doll at relatively low speeds. The bouncing was due to uneven
pressures from the big guy in front of me, and the drag on my rear end.
Oh, the tailgate was in the up position on this run.... Where I loose
the most is definitely in traction. If I goose it too hard on the line.
I am more than fish tail, way to much power to the rear end. Rainy
weather gives me the creeps now.....
Jason
1/7/99 4:01 PM
-----Original Message-----
From: ZeNel1eac1@aol.com [SMTP:ZeNel1eac1@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 1999 3:03 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: R/T bedliner
I see what you're sayin' jason to tell you the truth I didn't
even think of
the weight to be added which I guess. But how about stability
problems on open
roads, when you punch it off the line do you feel her being
tossed at all by
the wind?? Just completely curious, 'cause when I would be
doing 70 up I-87
(New York Thru-way) before I put on the lid she would pull in
every which
direction with a nice wind??
Joe
101/07/99
Long Island, NY
98 black sport plus 4x4
K&N, Rhino Liner, Gaylord lid, Ram air and dual exhaust
to
come!!
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