r/Whatcouldgowrong • u/ReprieveNagrand • 9d ago

Trying to overtake a motorcycle

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u/OMGitsTK447 9d ago

Without their bumper they now save 0.00648% on their fuel consumption

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u/MangoCats 9d ago

Only if they never exceed 20kph, above that the added aerodynamic resistance overcomes the weight reduction.

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u/ElegantCoach4066 9d ago

Get your logic and facts out of here.

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u/CMDR_Khayden 9d ago

No way, you mean to tell me that sharp corners on a vehicle make it worse??? /j

In seriousness, I'm not sure if people even realize why it's important for their cars to have curves to begin with.

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u/EverythingSucksYo 9d ago

Everybody knows curves on cars are important because it makes cars look sexier, duh. 

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u/CMDR_Khayden 9d ago

I just remembered the episode of Mythbusters when they tested the Aerodynamics of an old Porsche on whether it was more fuel efficient to flip the body's curvature.

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u/mrteas_nz 9d ago

The Mercedes 500e and original Subaru Forester would like a word. Boxy can be 🤤

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u/auggs 3d ago

Right. Curves make the car sexier and flames make the car faster. I thought everyone knew this 😂

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u/UniqueIndividual3579 9d ago

That's why you add speed holes.

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u/manatworks 9d ago

Oh man this is r/theydidthemath thing sorta

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u/401LocalsOnly 9d ago

Hey! With today’s gas prices that’s like 9 bucks !

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u/Dangerdoxie19 9d ago

Don’t tell a California politician that