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Unread 08-19-2003, 07:06 AM   #24
wymjym
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Originally posted by sevisehda
A small car is pretty aerodynamic and would take a huge hit from the windows being open.
Either way I'm sure the difference between open windows and AC is minimal. You'd probobly have to due some controlled tests in a lab in order to see the difference.
Maybe that is my problem, my experience with 'small' cars when not using ac is generally with a sunroof open and one rear window cracked to keep the turbulence to a minimum. with this new awareness I see that many of the newer breed pay little attention to air management with the windows down. So, I concede....your statement has far more validity than I initially thought. Thanks for educating me.
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