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Old 10-14-2020, 03:33 PM   #15
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While a raindrop shape has the lowest possible drag coefficient, it's still not zero.
Agree, and probably more expensive. Toyota/Subaru likely calculated benefit/cost ratio and threw the idea out the window.
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Agree, and probably more expensive. Toyota/Subaru likely calculated benefit/cost ratio and threw the idea out the window.
Butterfly valve is still king in this application. cost/efficiency/durability

Like the bicycle, there's nothing left to remove.

I'm just thankful that I won't have to waste any more time wondering why my throttle doesn't ever fully open.
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Agree. Let's not forget how many more years they added to that little electronic throttles life! $$$
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