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Title: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: VikingJuice on April 30, 2006, 08:34:33 PM
What do you think?  I've gotten mixed opinions from reading on the net.  I heard the Mythbusters did an episode on it but couldn't find the exact one to read about.  Though I read some blogs related to it that questioned their conclusions because of the types of vehicles used and it indicated that different sizes and shapes of trucks would have different results.

I'm leaning toward putting the tailgate back up and also looking at getting a truck bed cover.  With those I've ready anywhere from 10-15% decrease in fuel consumption.

Anyone have any knowledgable solutions?
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:35:30 PM
Are you drunk?
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: VikingJuice on April 30, 2006, 08:37:53 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:35:30 PM
Are you drunk?

Why?  Am I rambling incoherently?  It's an actual concern since I have a truck.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 08:39:09 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythBusters_episodes:_Season_3#Tailgate_Up_vs._Tailgate_Down
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Infobahn on April 30, 2006, 08:40:36 PM
I saw the Mythbusters show, and it didn't matter either way.  Actually, Jamie's truck with the tailgate up went farther than Adam's with the TG down.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: VikingJuice on April 30, 2006, 08:40:59 PM
You're fast.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 08:43:29 PM
I actually watched a Mythbusters show today.  It was about whether you could kill someone dropping a penny off the Empire State Building and if you could cook yourself in a tanning bed.

I like their silver pens.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:44:21 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 08:37:53 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:35:30 PM
Are you drunk?

Why?  Am I rambling incoherently?  It's an actual concern since I have a truck.
I am...it all kinda jumbled together for me.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: VikingJuice on April 30, 2006, 08:46:18 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:44:21 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 08:37:53 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 08:35:30 PM
Are you drunk?

Why?  Am I rambling incoherently?  It's an actual concern since I have a truck.
I am...it all kinda jumbled together for me.

Don't you know that no good can come from drunk    TyPPP%^&**PPPPiii/*><iiiiii----------nnnnnnnngggGGGGggg?
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: SockmonkeyHolocaust on April 30, 2006, 08:50:50 PM
Pshaw, when I type drunk I am sexier, more confident and all the ladies hang on my e-dick.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: VikingJuice on April 30, 2006, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: Sockmonkeyholocaust on April 30, 2006, 08:50:50 PM
Pshaw, when I type drunk I am sexier, more confident and all the ladies hang on my e-dick.

Code for ONE HANDED TYPING.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:04:23 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: Sockmonkeyholocaust on April 30, 2006, 08:50:50 PM
Pshaw, when I type drunk I am sexier, more confident and all the ladies hang on my e-dick.

Code for ONE HANDED TYPING.
I've heard his e-dick requires two hands.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:04:23 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: Sockmonkeyholocaust on April 30, 2006, 08:50:50 PM
Pshaw, when I type drunk I am sexier, more confident and all the ladies hang on my e-dick.

Code for ONE HANDED TYPING.
I've heard his e-dick requires two hands.
I heard he types with his e-dick.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Beefy on April 30, 2006, 09:13:28 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 08:40:59 PM
You're fast.  Thanks.


Why is that okay when it's a woman?!

*sob*
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:14:05 PM
Quote from: cnamon on April 30, 2006, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:04:23 PM
Quote from: Vikingjuice on April 30, 2006, 09:03:39 PM
Quote from: Sockmonkeyholocaust on April 30, 2006, 08:50:50 PM
Pshaw, when I type drunk I am sexier, more confident and all the ladies hang on my e-dick.

Code for ONE HANDED TYPING.
I've heard his e-dick requires two hands.
I heard he types with his e-dick.
SMH has a massive, talented e-dick.  So I've heard.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: SockmonkeyHolocaust on April 30, 2006, 09:31:30 PM
Much like Cats, my e-dick IS now and forever
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Alice on April 30, 2006, 09:36:02 PM
If it helps at all, you just look like a moron when you drive with the tail gate down.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: SockmonkeyHolocaust on April 30, 2006, 09:42:01 PM
Quote from: Alice on April 30, 2006, 09:36:02 PM
If it helps at all, you just look like a moron when you drive with the tail gate down.

Yeah, how are they supposed to see the "Toy" or "Yo" on the back of the tailgate? You didn't cover up those other letters just so they could be ignored.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Beefy on April 30, 2006, 09:42:35 PM
It just hit me that the thread title sounds a bit like a euphemism.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:42:57 PM
Quote from: Alice on April 30, 2006, 09:36:02 PM
If it helps at all, you just look like a moron when you drive with the tail gate down.
Plus, the dead hookers keep sliding out.

I've heard.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Alice on April 30, 2006, 09:43:24 PM
Quote from: Sockmonkeyholocaust on April 30, 2006, 09:42:01 PM
Quote from: Alice on April 30, 2006, 09:36:02 PM
If it helps at all, you just look like a moron when you drive with the tail gate down.

Yeah, how are they supposed to see the "Toy" or "Yo" on the back of the tailgate? You didn't cover up those other letters just so they could be ignored.
It always sounded like "Toyota" to me when the Yardbirds sang "For Your Love".
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:48:23 PM
Hey!  Mythbusters is on right NOW.  They're testing salami rockets. 

Luckily, they've not met SMH.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: Beefy on April 30, 2006, 09:50:22 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:48:23 PM
Hey!  Mythbusters is on right NOW.  They're testing salami rockets. 

Luckily, they've not met SMH.

"Salami rocket"? 

I guess it's okay for giving points for girth.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: nishi on April 30, 2006, 10:26:13 PM
Quote from: Beefy on April 30, 2006, 09:50:22 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:48:23 PM
Hey!  Mythbusters is on right NOW.  They're testing salami rockets. 

Luckily, they've not met SMH.

"Salami rocket"? 

I guess it's okay for giving points for girth.

girth counts.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: SockmonkeyHolocaust on April 30, 2006, 10:40:14 PM
Quote from: nishi on April 30, 2006, 10:26:13 PM
Quote from: Beefy on April 30, 2006, 09:50:22 PM
Quote from: Gamplayerx on April 30, 2006, 09:48:23 PM
Hey!  Mythbusters is on right NOW.  They're testing salami rockets. 

Luckily, they've not met SMH.

"Salami rocket"? 

I guess it's okay for giving points for girth.

girth counts.

Huzzah!
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: dazie on May 01, 2006, 09:50:14 AM
One of the best perks for travelling alone is that I can sit in my hotel room and watch Mythbusters for DAYS.  :)
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: DownSouth on May 01, 2006, 09:59:57 AM
If you're going to add a few hundred pound with a camper top then you mileage is probably going to go down.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: SockmonkeyHolocaust on May 01, 2006, 10:11:43 AM
My anaconda don't want none unless it's got buns hun.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: eo000 on May 07, 2006, 09:42:20 AM
Quote from: dazie on May 01, 2006, 09:50:14 AM
One of the best perks for travelling alone is that I can sit in my hotel room and watch Mythbusters for DAYS.  :)
no one is buying this, spectravision girl.
Title: Re: Truck tailgate up or down for less resistance?
Post by: ReBurn on May 07, 2006, 11:19:12 AM
Resistance is futile.