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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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Does anyone think that subwoofers have a negative effect on your mpg?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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yes, depends on how heavy your box is thought.. but it will change your mileage, but very MINIMAL
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Besides slowing by 1/10 sec in the quarter for every 100 lbs added........

Yes the sound waves will also have a negative effect of wind resistance.

Also the increased sound will dull your senses and produce a certain euforia that will tend to make your right foot heavier.

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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Also the increased sound will dull your senses and produce a certain euforia that will tend to make your right foot heavier.
Oh man that explains a lot!!
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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The more things you have drawing off the battery causes the alternator to be used more. Thus, more drag on the engine. Yes, weight is a factor too.
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