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Mar 2, 2009 | 12:25 PM

#11

esmarkey

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Joined: 08-06-2008

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From: Grand Haven, MI

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Originally Posted by Ratracer

I tried this on my NJ trip, and it helped my MPG's when I would hook up with a truck that was doing a comfortable speed. It was all good until I noticed all the stone chips, so that's nixed that practice for me.

oh ya, that is another negative side effect!

Mar 2, 2009 | 03:45 PM

#12

ecl

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Joined: 03-09-2008

Posts: 725

From: Elko Nevada

[QUOTE=twistrman;362904]yeah, the semi is breaking through the wind, and since they are so big, they will create a pocket on the side of them too. I think it would be safer to actually ride their a$$ instead of along side of them though. Wait until you're in his blind spot on his saide and he wants to change lanes... not a good situation
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I know I dont hang there I just noticed as I was passing. Ive been on the side when one decided to change lanes in a caynon and about push me off the side thank goodness for brakes and wide shoulder.

Mar 3, 2009 | 12:38 PM

#13

hdbykc

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Joined: 06-23-2008

Posts: 47

From: Branson, Mo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ratracer

I tried this on my NJ trip, and it helped my MPG's when I would hook up with a truck that was doing a comfortable speed. It was all good until I noticed all the STONE CHIPS, so that's nixed that practice for me.

OK, let's do the math...33mpg & $2/gallon = 6.06 cents/mile....41 mpg & $2/gallon = 4.88 cents/mile...SAVINGS = 1.18 cents/mile....COST to repaint front end of HHR = $800 +/-
SO, I only have to "follow the Ford" for 67,797 miles to break even!!!