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what the most aerodynamic rooftop?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by kknguyen1168, Aug 21, 2013.

  1. kknguyen1168

    kknguyen1168 Member

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    It ultimately depends on how much cargo space you need.
    Yakima, Inno and Thule all make low profile boxes.

    If you want the ultimate aero cargo box (for what I'd imagine is the ultimate price), you could always get the Thule box from the Koenigsegg Agera R.
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    #2 burstaneurysm, Aug 21, 2013
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    BreitrthnU Can you smell the premix?

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    HELLL yessssssss......pleaseeeeee.
     
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    perhaps try a container mounted on a hitch receiver?

    I've been carrying my bike around on the hitch and it reduced mpg minimally if at all. Though I know weight would be different compared to a bike(15lbs), it should be similar drag wise.
     
    #4 Sfcyclist, Aug 22, 2013
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    ^^ what he said
     
    #5 CdotK, Aug 23, 2013
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    This doesn't look like a Prius.. lol.. Even this box will increase drag.. it's inevitable with any roof top box.
     
    #6 Sfcyclist, Aug 23, 2013
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