fwiw, i know those little winglets do smooth the airflow over the rear
window considerably.
the mitsu evo8 something-or-other gained some downforce at the rear
end of the car with the same spoiler/wing setup as the normal evo8 by
using them.

:)

\o/ for not shearing the laminar flow~

Sudhir

On 2/26/06, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:
> Can't decide if I'm more impressed with the photography or the 'Windows
> Paint' graphics... If you really want to know if they'll do anything for
> you, grab the tin snips and go to.
> I keep having this image of somebody sliding across those things and getting
> shredded, or forgetting they're there and putting a hand up... ouch.
>
> Let us know, eh?
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Overmyer" <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 8:18 PM
> Subject: Fuel Saver ?
>
>
> Check this product out if you have a moment...
> It is supposed to reduce turbulence and therefore drag at the rear of
> vehicles and improve the laminar flow thus reducing fuel consumption.
> Maybe it could have some slight benefit over long distances on
> highways...can't see how it could help in stop start traffic where fuel
> consumption is greatest anyhow.
> I don't think I want to stick or rivet them to my nice paintwork...
>
> My cynic alarm is going off and the words "snake oil" keep popping into
> my head.
>
> Anyway you be the judge....
>
> http://www.fuelsavers.com.au/
>
> Cheers,
> Steve O
> NSW Australia
> '92 Transporter WBX Kombi
> '00 Transporter Double Cab
> '02 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
> '78 Land Rover 109 Series 3 soft top ute (ex-Aust.Army)
>