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Aerodynamics (was paint)

To: alp <akarcioglu@telus.net>,
Subject: Aerodynamics (was paint)
From: RacerY@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 20:43:52 +0000
Also, if it creates a slightly smoother surface, it will reduce the surface 
boundary layer, and thus drag.
Roadster content- while it might look good, this will NOT significantly improve 
your mpg in a roadster!

Toby


> Air Canada is in the process now off removing paint from a few of their jets 
>to
> see the savings in fuel costs over the year.  They figured the weight of the
> paint on the exterior of the jet was equivalent to a feww 100 Kilo's so it
> should work out to a savings of $25 000/jet over the year plus reduced
> maintanence costs.  If it pays off they will strip all their jets.
> 
> Your messages not reaching the list?




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