drafting

briguy84 · 08-16-2012, 07:48 PM

does anyone know how close/far you have to be behind a truck in order for drafting to be effective?

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Stanley · 08-16-2012, 07:50 PM

damn close. Don't do it.

ScubyPhilly · 08-16-2012, 07:56 PM

It's really not that close, but it is very clearly not a legal following distance.

Jack ffr1846 · 08-16-2012, 08:01 PM

The closer you are, the more the affect. There's also something called "passive drafting" where instead of following behind the truck, you drive next to the truck. Safer and when the truck hits a big rock, the guy behind him gets a smashed headlight instead of you.

Pakelika · 08-16-2012, 08:01 PM

Drafting Semi - YouTube

Too Dangerous!

briguy84 · 08-16-2012, 08:38 PM

it's more of a curiosity question, it's not something i would ever do, way to dangerous.

Psychoreo · 08-16-2012, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briguy84

it's more of a curiosity question, it's not something i would ever do, way to dangerous.

Watch the mythbusters episode

HinshawWRX · 08-16-2012, 09:22 PM

When did this become NASCAR?

Dmochowski · 08-16-2012, 09:23 PM

i am not watching that vid but i will say i did on a drive from atlanta to chattanooga about 1.5 hours and my mpg were no higher i was close but not extremely close so i dont think its worth it.

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briguy84 Scooby Newbie Member#: 311448 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY Vehicle: 2012 WRX 5 Door World Rally Blue	drafting does anyone know how close/far you have to be behind a truck in order for drafting to be effective? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-16-2012, 07:50 PM	#2
Stanley Scooby Guru Member#: 7374 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 2137 Studebaker BlingBlingBlue	damn close. Don't do it.

08-16-2012, 07:56 PM	#3
ScubyPhilly Scooby Newbie Member#: 213303 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2009 Impreza 2.5i Blue	It's really not that close, but it is very clearly not a legal following distance.

08-16-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
Jack ffr1846 Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2007 Lotus Elise (From General)	The closer you are, the more the affect. There's also something called "passive drafting" where instead of following behind the truck, you drive next to the truck. Safer and when the truck hits a big rock, the guy behind him gets a smashed headlight instead of you.

08-16-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
briguy84 Scooby Newbie Member#: 311448 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY Vehicle: 2012 WRX 5 Door World Rally Blue	it's more of a curiosity question, it's not something i would ever do, way to dangerous.

08-16-2012, 09:22 PM	#8
HinshawWRX n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	When did this become NASCAR?

08-16-2012, 09:23 PM	#9
Dmochowski Scooby Specialist Member#: 306478 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: South East Location: chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2012 WRX limited 305whp/360tq TSM tuned	i am not watching that vid but i will say i did on a drive from atlanta to chattanooga about 1.5 hours and my mpg were no higher i was close but not extremely close so i dont think its worth it.