Who is watching the new episode of Mythbusters?
I was amazed to see them using a model of an '87-'88 Turbo Coupe in their wind tunnel tests. It's nice to see that kind of recognition on such a quality show.
For reference, they're trying to bust the myth of "drafting" behind a trunk on the interstate.
, I knew I should have watched it. Oh well I should catch it later tonight. Mythbusters is cool!
i was going to make a post like this but im tired, yes i did see it and was quite tickled.
So does it work????
Yeah, I actually leaned forward in excitement. I never do that.
Yeah, Will. It works.
At one point, they witnessed a 40% increase in gas mileage. I think it was about 20' from the rear of a truck.
I wonder who they got the model from? :D
Maybe eBay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/1987-Thunderbird-Turbo-Coupe-1-24-Model-Kit-Revell-0857_W0QQitemZ230138748450QQihZ013QQcategoryZ2581QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Not sure about gas mileage, but drafting behind a truck decreased my temp significantly driving out to cleveland in the ranchero last weekend. Went from almost out of Normal in to hot to slightly above normal temp.
I was suggesting from me :hick:
But as far as I know I haven't sold anything to Adam or Jamie :dunno:
Here are some poor pictures from the show.
I'm so excited to finally see our cars represented in the media in a good way.
Two more shots.
It may seem like I'm making a big deal out of this, but I'm so happy to see our cars used on television. It's about time.
I recored it onto my computer. i will upload later on.
Maybe it was Kari's she could be a bird lover. :D
So I'm not the only dork who watches that show. I almost jumped off the couch when I saw it.
Oh and Kari is smoking hot. Just for, uh, future reference;)
okay, now thats just freaking awesome....too bad they didnt use one irl....for the full size test...or did they? i havnt seen it yet.
Na they didn't, I think it was the a dodge caliber.
Anyway, here is the brief debut of the TC on Mythbusters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu0uNPFCf68
All I can say about drafting behind a vehicle that stands big with high road clearance is this:
BETTER HOPE THERE IS NO ROAD-KILL AHEAD OF YOU !!
Yes yes she is, and the vehicle that they used to test was the magnum.