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Old 07-30-2008, 08:13 PM   #710 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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Hi Jake - congrats on making it all the way through the thread!

Really, I'm older than I sound. It must be my youthful typing style.

I think doing a bike EV - either pedal or motorcycle - is a great way to whet your appetite and learn the basics common to all EVs.

There haven't been any recent ForkenSwift updates because I've been spending my tinker time modding the gas car. Also, I haven't even driven locally in about 3 weeks (bicycle). So Ivan's had it just about since the start of July.

We've agreed to set aside a weekend in September to spend some time on it before winter: rust treatment (oil & undercoat), front belly pan & grille block (not for aero, but to keep the motor bay clean). Before then, I'll also swap in the "good" battery pack. Probably use those for the next year or so.
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Project MPGiata! Mods for getting 50+ MPG from a 1990 Miata
Honda mods: Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater
Mitsu mods: 70 MPG in my ecomodded, dirt cheap, 3-cylinder Mirage.
Ecodriving test: Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown



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has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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