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Subject:Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
From:John Reynolds
Date:Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:08:27 -0800

Also, it has been observed lowers fuel ecomony of cars.� Perhaps less air flow under the vechicle, perhaps less frontal area.�� I wonder how lifting a van 1.5 to 2" affects fuel economy.� 
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While I love the idea of a ready for rough road vanagon - you have to wonder if a slightly lowered van with front air dam is really the van to go for a long. long road trip. 
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John
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