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Old 02-20-2010, 11:06 PM   #11 (permalink)
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#1 detriment -- the weight of the driver!

...basically, every 200 lbs = -1 mpg!
i don't think a -1mpg is the #1 detriment... lol. even i would be -1.12mph.

i have no problems with my FE


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Old 02-20-2010, 11:15 PM   #12 (permalink)
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ICE engine.


I truly say the same thing. It is why I chose 3 main boxer..

I really have no complaints..the most lacking FE component is...well, common sense stuff is good on the old sube, no crazy dangling angles. I hand welded installed rounded rear quarters, very aero minded, no sharpness. Windshield is angled just enough for roof rack to get left alone...

I must stick to the answer we all could say in agreement:

ICE engine.
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Old 02-21-2010, 01:39 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Well...

1. The whip antena. That thing just screams drag.
2. The mud flaps.
3. Huge wheel wells. I can stick a pepsi can in there.
4. The underbelly
5. The minimalist air dam that GM included, it blocks a total of 2 inch by 2 foot.
6. The bigger than needed upper grille opening
7. The inconveniently located air intake.
8. The rear bumper
9. no cowling for the wiper blades.
10. poorly angled rear windshield
11. 2.2 L ICE
12. Shes fat and happ... I mean shes heavy.


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Old 02-21-2010, 11:21 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Next on this list is the entire shape of the vehicle LOL. I couldn't find anything that's sticks out unless I tied a parachute to the hitch


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