Windows up windows down

k since i got  my car well the second day i got it it's had a system.... i always ALWAYS keep the windows down...... now i was wondering how much of a difference in accelaration it would be in having the windows up as opposed to down all the time (im goin deaf so system has to go :biggrin: )  i mean c'mon guys there has to be SOME drag from all the air rushing in

[LanceS13]

It probably wouldn't affect much below 85 or 90 mph or so.  

makes sense

[LanceS13]

That's just a guess...but that's about the speed when functional spoilers/wings/aero parts start to have any real effect, and they use air drag to function.

[transient]

That's the speed my sunroof starts whistlin! hehehe

[misnomer]

Well, don't quote me on this, but over 'bout 50 or 60 MPH, the air conditioner is more energy efficient than windows down. So don't drag withem down! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[LanceS13]

Don't drag with the a/c on either.

[misnomer]

Not drag from A/C, but I feel a pretty significant loss in power when the belt starts spinnin' that compressor

I'm repeat what you guys said: No racing with windows open, and no racing with AC working. It's fall already, though.... I'm sure it's not gonna be that difficult.

i disagree. &nbsp;i'd rather have my windows down. &nbsp;better visibility and the windows won't break on you. &nbsp;i always have the windows down, even if its snowing

[ca18guy]

Windows won't break on you? Why would they..unless you crashed, then your just screwed anyway. When ever I'm about to race I always put the windows up for that little advantage. When you goto a dragway to race it's also mandatory that you have to but your windows up for safety.

Yeah, what's that about your windows breaking? Never heard that in my life.... really! :confused:

[misnomer]

Only person I know who had windows break on them was a friend who left it down about four inches and closed the door. . . Without the support of hitting the rubber seal on the roof, the thing shattered. Even that should never happen. Visibility is slightly more logical, but if yah keep the #### things clean it's not really a problem. 90% of your attention goes out the front windshield anyhow, and it's illegal to remove that on the street <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[anthony240]

I think it also saves gas to have the windows up. If you have the windows down, it's like your driving with a parachute. I keep my windows down around town, but on the freeway I put em up.

It makes sense... kind of <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>.

[vancouvers14]

i've had my windows break on me when i got t-boned. &nbsp;that wasn't fun. &nbsp;thats why i always drive with the windows down. &nbsp;the glass breaks into supposedly safe pieces, but theyre not safe when theyre flying into you.

gas mileage difference is negligible. &nbsp;so is speed. &nbsp;i bet it would be a difference of 1/100 of a second and 0.01 mpg. &nbsp;if you're so worried about aerodynamics then you should shave your doorhandles, remove your emblems, take off your wipers, etc. &nbsp;

and while you may be looking forward when you race, the cops come off the side streets, and your mirrors are on the side too.

I think we may be taking it overboard?!

but its not overboard that your windows MUST be up when racing? &nbsp;how often do you hit 160 kph in a race?

I meant with the whole &quot;take off all your decals and mirrors, and whatnot&quot;. Windows play a bigger role than a Nissan emblem, I think.

Irena

sarcasm...

Hey, wanna fight?
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[ca18guy]

Hey now, can't we all just get along, some like there window's down, some like there windows up (the people that are right <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ) no need for fighting. &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.duhspot.com/users/smiley/s/otn/party/beerchug.gif &quot;&gt;

Yes, dad... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

[ca18guy]

now goto your rooms and think of what you did wrong! lol

Can I bring a boy?

[ca18guy]

NO!! he has to get in the old fashion way...through the window <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Oh, dad!!! But he's gonna leave me for another girl whose parents let him in through the door! Have some mercy on me!

[anthony240]

I take it you've had this discussion before, lol!

[vancouvers14]

you can bring whoever you want, but just to let you know, i worked as a bouncer thru university...

you can fight my gf. &nbsp;probably about the same size as you. &nbsp;btw, i love sneaking in the window....

Maybe, I'm pretty small for a European chick. But, no, I've never had a boy climb up a window for me <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>. I kind of live in an apartment complex.