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markmando

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maybe all that aerospace protectant and polish have gone to my head but i swear since i detailed the outside of my car ...

it now seems to drive faster too.

the only cause for this acceleration would be since i clayed it, all the contaminates are no longer there to cause friction against the wind while the car is in motion.

i dunno know, maybe its just the fumes talking.:xyxthumbs
 
You actually save a little gas mileage with clean cars. That's why UPS always washes their planes and trucks.



I changed my air filter over the weekend and sense that my car drives faster! Probably just my imagination.
 
rjstaaf said:
You haven't added any stickers lately have you? Everyone knows those are good for an easy 25hp :D
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Now now, your getting carried away here. Its more like that big fin in the back that gives you 50+hp or that softball size muffler that will give you 200+ hp. Lets not forget the stereo system, that adds about 10hp, and the lights add 5 hp. Oh and most of all, the cold air intake will add 75 hp. Plus, if you get a blow off valve, it will make your car sound so cool like a turbo, that you will trick kids into thinking you have one.









































If anyone took that serious or believed what I just stated, then your in need of help .:p
 
....in fact the dirt might actually help by increasing the turbulent boundary layer. I am probably the first person on Autopia to say 'dirty cars are better'
 
Just discovered another great detail bonus:

other drivers no longer ride my ***

seriously folks use to get right up on my back and i wasn't even in the fast lane.

now they stay a good car length behind.

I love it!

amazing how much respect a good looking ride can get you.
 
markmando said:


the only cause for this acceleration would be since i clayed it, all the contaminates are no longer there to cause friction against the wind while the car is in motion.
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you've got to be kidding, right?? There is no way that makes a difference. Yes, its the fumes.
 
I think clean cars are faster. Isn't that why WRC (World Rally Championship) cars are always cleaned at service ? After spending millions on aerodynamics they don't want it messed up by dirt.



Steve
 
doesn't it have to do with the wax/polish/whatever on the surface of the paint cutting through the wind better and more smoothly. I remeber reading an article many many years ago, where they took a mustang to the track, ran a bunch of 1/4's, then waxed the car, ran some more 1/4's and the waxed runs were .1 faster or so. . .not much, but they help overall. . .
 
there is 5 php (perceived horsepower) to be gained from a waxed vehicle...you know...reduced drag coeffecient...
 
amen and hallelujah!

thats good enough for me.

I need all the speed I can get driving a corolla.

that car will easily do 150 mph... off a cliff.

lol.
 
some guys are too serious!!! hehe...



i drive a lot slower with a clean car hehe... minimize splatters from roads and such...



but yes, 4 coats of SG adds around .5Hp at the wheels hehe.
 
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