Vinyl Vehicle Wraps Don't Increase Fuel Economy

Ray Wert — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

PopMech's Ben Stewart put the Fastskinz MPG-Plus vinyl vehicle-wrap system through the paces to determine if it increases fuel economy. So, does it work? What the hell do you think, of course it doesn't. [PopMech]

ABT Sportsline Shows Off Carbon Fiber Film Wrap For Audi R8, Q7

Andrew Stoy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

We've all seen cars with full-body advertising wraps; now tuner ABT Sportsline has taken the concept to its logical "modified import car enthusiast" (MICE) conclusion with a carbon fiber film wrap for the Audi R8 and Q7. The wrap is just a thin adhesive film printed and textured to be nearly indistinguishable from actual carbon fiber. And, while the treatment doesn't lighten the car like actual carbon fiber panels would, neither does it add any significant weight or drag like most MICE faux speed parts. ABT Sportsline is producing the wrap in just matte natural carbon fiber for the moment, but if sales take off the company says they may offer more colors and extend availability to the TT and A4 also.

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Vinyl Vehicle Wraps Don't Increase Fuel Economy

ABT Sportsline Shows Off Carbon Fiber Film Wrap For Audi R8, Q7