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Old 08-08-2008, 10:20 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I drive around 20-40 mph in high gear never going more than 2200 rpm so how can I drive more slowly... If I remove the wing any ideas how to seal the holes that will remain in the trunk. I want to get higher mpg? I have switch back to the stock air filter too, and put the K & N away.
Depending on how much you want to do. You could go to a junk yard, buy a trunk lid with no wing. You could fiberglass on the underside of the trunk lid, and smooth the outside with bondo, and paint. A welder could weld the holes closed, and grind it down so it is fairly smooth. Again, you would have to paint over it. Or you could stick duct tape over the holes. The wing is a source of drag.

Get a scan gauge if you don't have one. It's not always a matter of going slower, but driving at the best speed, and keep a steady throttle.


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Old 08-09-2008, 01:18 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I agree about the scangauge. Also, look into pulse & glide.
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