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andyf
29-07-2003, 14:11
What do you think ?
Lenagh
29-07-2003, 14:18
Water creates drag DURRR ! :p
dunc
29-07-2003, 14:20
Nah, an increase in fuel economy because you can't boot it as much maybe...
andyf
29-07-2003, 14:47
Originally posted by dunc
Nah, an increase in fuel economy because you can't boot it as much maybe...


You gonna vote Yes then Dunc... ? ;)
SR20DET
29-07-2003, 14:56
Originally posted by dunc
Nah, an increase in fuel economy because you can't boot it as much maybe...

Agreed
Lewis
29-07-2003, 15:38
"interesting" fact - tires grip concrete better when it's wet.
Jalfrezi
29-07-2003, 15:44
I understand a wet road would increase drag but what about a damp road? Surely the friction between the road and tyre is reduced?
Midgers
29-07-2003, 15:55
Originally posted by Lewis
"interesting" fact - tires grip concrete better when it's wet.

Mine don't seem to :confused: :confused:

top character btw Jalfrezi :D:D
Jalfrezi
29-07-2003, 16:02
thnx MrMidgers - he's one cooool muthaphuck@, owwwww
:D :D :D
dunc
29-07-2003, 16:39
Originally posted by andyf
You gonna vote Yes then Dunc... ? ;)

I was refering to using the loud pedal less, this doesn't count. Mine is a firm NO :D
Dave_S
29-07-2003, 16:41
nah because you'd be wheel spinning more and end up putting your foot down a little harder to compensate?

Dave
AshT_200
29-07-2003, 16:44
However if the road is wet, then the air is bound to be damp, and this might be a factor to consider.
Jalfrezi
29-07-2003, 16:49
i think it would take a super computer to work out every variable.........i don't think my zx spectrum would've been up to the task:wack:
dunc
29-07-2003, 16:53
Originally posted by Jalfrezi
i think it would take a super computer to work out every variable.........i don't think my zx spectrum would've been up to the task:wack:

Doubt it, they struggle to even load Daily Thomson's Decatholon without a "r tape loading error" :mad: :mad:
Martin T
29-07-2003, 17:12
My guess is no. I base this on nothing whatsoever, I just think it doesn't.
Wak
29-07-2003, 20:28
I would say it doesn't, the coefficient of friction between the tyres and the road has nothing to do with the rolling resistance.
disco-tom
29-07-2003, 20:35
Can you put another option in please?

For say, "stuffed if I know??????"

:confused:


:p