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Old 06-30-2008, 02:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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[article] 5 Real DIY Aerodynamic Mods Detroit Can Add for MPGs in '09

Check it out at pop mech: Car Aerodynamics to Improve Fuel Economy - Hypermiling Tips for Fuel Efficiency - Popular Mechanics

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You don't need a wind tunnel—or even a welding kit, really—to know which way the wheels go. PM's guest hypermiler tracks down five average joes whose simple, cheap DIY car adjustments are maxing out fuel efficiency—and could inspire the world's top automakers.


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Old 06-30-2008, 03:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-30-2008, 04:01 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 06-30-2008, 05:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Good job, guys! Is the author a member of ecomodder.com?
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Old 06-30-2008, 05:45 PM   #5 (permalink)
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This is awesome! Congrats to the guys featured in the article, especially MetroMPG, for pioneering much of this movement in a positive way.
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I think so, I forget their handle though.
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Old 06-30-2008, 07:50 PM   #7 (permalink)
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i believe so he PMed me to ask for my name and permission to use my photos... wink wink SVOboy
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I think so, I forget their handle though.
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That's cool that you're the PM "Resident Hypermiler". Great work!

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Old 06-30-2008, 09:21 PM   #10 (permalink)
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