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Old May 10, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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mudflaps and drag
do mud flaps cause any significant amount of drag? i always wondered because when i look at mine they stick out a lil more than the tire, so i was just wondering. thanks
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Old May 10, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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How often do you off road your car?
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Old May 10, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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never lol i got them because i was sick of brake dust on my bumber and on the sides of the car, and i like the look. so offroading for me, on purpose at least
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I imagine that they cause a significant amount of drag over 150mph, however that is a speed I hope you don't typically drive at. =)
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Old May 10, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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lol no never been above 130, thanks for the help
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why is that important? it will safe your car paint.
if you worry about drag ,take off those huge side mirrors and get a small one.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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yeah its not a big deal just rock them. Im going to be putting some on my car for next winter.
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Polyurethane Mudflaps like what I have, move with the air.

Check sig.
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Old May 11, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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ya those side mirrors are huge i want some minis. im not usually driving over 100 just now and then, but i was just curious on the issue.
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