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HCH II-Specific Discussions Model Years 2006+

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Old 11-26-2006, 12:12 PM
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Default adding cargo rack to HCH-2

Has anybody out there added a yakima rack to their hch?? I addded a wind deflector to my setup due to humming/whistling and i have not been able to get near to my previous mpg average on my daily commute. The wind deflector is at quite an angle compared to my windshield.

Just wondering if something like that chewed up anybody else's averages? Could be something else, i suppose, but nothing's really changed.

Before I was averaging about 65 mpg on my commutes, now can barely maintain 50-55.

thoughts?

jco
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Old 11-26-2006, 03:06 PM
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Default Re: adding cargo rack to HCH-2

post pix, pls.

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Old 11-26-2006, 04:21 PM
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I'll send it tonight....haven't taken any pics of my car yet...
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Old 11-26-2006, 08:10 PM
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Default Re: adding cargo rack to HCH-2

I have the thule rack on my car. But, have it off now since winter is here and I won't be doing any bike riding. I don't have pics, but I did take a hit in FE. I think it is the wind resistance. I am thinking about getting a hitch installed so I can just get a hitch bike carrier.
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