Re: RE: need a Tonneau cover

From: Gary Shook (gary.shook@wcom.com)
Date: Wed Jul 21 1999 - 16:36:32 EDT


another argument: NASCAR Craftsman truck series... they run tailgates (but
they have a wing on it for downforce...

maybe just for asthetics... but if those guys could save anything on
aerodynamics....

>"Mike D."
>
>>my proof for the tailgate not creating drag is this : why aren't there
any
>bugs splattered on your tailgate like there are on your windsheild?
>
>Mike you just answered your question, because the bugs are ON the
>windshield.
>I just Added a Cap/Camper top to my DAK, which I was running without the
>gate (reduce drag)
>My MPG went up 1 MPG on the first tank. (reduced drag = better
>performance.)
>
>stevie.o@excite.com
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