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Old 06-17-2009, 08:07 AM   #1
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Drifting behind a semi I can get very high numbers, even when doing 70.
Please don't draft; aka tailgate; it's one of the most dangerous things you can do on the road.

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Old 06-17-2009, 10:39 AM   #2
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Old 06-17-2009, 02:36 PM   #3
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Please don't draft; aka tailgate; it's one of the most dangerous things you can do on the road.
did I mention how close I was? As myth busters showed, you don't have to tailgate to get gains... When doing 70mph... even 50-100ft behind will give noticeable improvements in efficiency.
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