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Aeromodded Civic VX 72mpg (image heavy)
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04-28-2014, 11:12 AM
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Very Cool!!! 
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04-28-2014, 12:18 PM
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Wow! What materials did he use for the bumper, the undertray, and the rear?
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04-28-2014, 12:33 PM
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Front bumper is abs. Under tray is 10mm coroplast screwed to 1/8"x2" aluminum flat. The rear elements are all sheet aluminum.
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04-28-2014, 12:34 PM
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Is that partial boattail on piece? It's awesome.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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04-28-2014, 12:44 PM
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Very nice!
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No, it is several pieces.
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04-28-2014, 01:04 PM
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Now it looks even better.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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04-28-2014, 01:08 PM
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Now it looks even better.
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The hatch and tailgate are fully fuctional. |
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04-28-2014, 01:17 PM
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This is the prototype for the adjustable cooling shutters. They are separately adjustable for radiator and A/C condenser.
This is the new version on my uncle’s VX. I guess they decided the separate shutters were not necessary.
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