On Mon, Oct 24, 2011 at 9:18 PM, Danny C. <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Seriously!!! your worried about what drag there is on a roof rack. WOW!!!
>
> *Danny C.*
> *Portland, Oregon*
> *'84 Westy (Vanny)*
> **
> **
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>  *From:* Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> *To:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> *Sent:* Monday, October 24, 2011 9:02 PM
> *Subject:* Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin
> top)
>
>   No, Not "Worried"...I just thought it was kinda interesting.  I do keep
track of my MPG on the van as a way to 'track' the way the vehicle is
working...and because in Oregon, you can't pump your own gas, so it keeps me
occupied when I get filled up over there.
  When nothing else changed with my driving, other than putting that rack on
the roof, I thought that interesting seeing a couple of miles per gallon
less.
  I do have to watch my driving expenses...that is the reason my Vanagon is
my work vehicle now, rather than my perfectly good F-250 Ford 4x4 Diesel
truck...it sits parked unless I need to tow something heavy....

  Obviously you aren't concerned with the small change, looking at the pic
you linked...I am jealous...Nice Syncro...I am still looking for mine...I
think I shall transplant a twin turbo 997 Porsche motor into my
Syncro...grin.
  cheers,  Don Hanson