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Old 04-07-2011, 05:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Modification of the quarter! Nominate your favorite mod here

Well, its April now, and that means we've gone through the first quarter of 2011. We took your feedback from the last 'mod of..." and we'll be breaking it down quarterly this time.

So, with that I open up the nominations for best mod of 2011 Q1! There are some good ones out there.


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Old 04-07-2011, 09:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Metro
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90 day: 67.07 mpg (US)

ForkenSwift - '92 Metro EV
90 day: 125.37 mpg (US)

U.F.O. - '00 Insight
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Remember: good tests qualify for MOTQ too.

There have been a few good ones posted in the last few months...
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Old 04-08-2011, 10:14 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Metro
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Crickets!! CRICKETS!!

Also remember: projects from previous M.O.T. whatever contests are eligible if they're ongoing.

And... winner gets an EM decal:

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Old 04-08-2011, 05:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Formula - '96 Formula/Trans-Am
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59 EDSEL 2.3 Turbo 5 Speed Conversion

Most certainly my favorite.
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Old 04-08-2011, 08:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
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AeroTrix - '06 Matrix base
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My boat tail project was completed in Q1

Full boat tail on a Matrix

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Old 04-25-2011, 03:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Hägar - '05 V50 1.6L Diesel
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Here's a belly pan built by sallen :

Undertray / belly pan build - VW Golf MK3 1.9 Turbo Diesel

Or ngrimm's re-use of a bed liner :

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Old 04-26-2011, 10:29 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I'm nominating the CRXFI since it's an ongoing project, but on the road now...

CRXFi Build Thread (Geo Metro XFi drivetrain in Honda CRX)
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Old 04-28-2011, 07:25 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Can I nominate myself? Or at least offer my mods for nomination?
Fuel log here: 2000 VW Golf Estate SDI Gas Mileage (Aunt Bessie) - EcoModder.com
Forum entry here: VW Mk4 Golf Estate 1.9SDI

The project is still 'work in progress'. I still have to complete a vent block and fit 155x15x5j wheels and tyres when my current tyres need replacing.

At first I was disappointed with the results I was getting but they seem to be getting better and better. The warmer weather accounts for some of it. Would be happy to field questions, post pics or consider suggestions!
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Old 05-15-2011, 11:58 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 05-15-2011, 01:04 PM   #10 (permalink)
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That ^^.

I submitted it to the project library. Anyone still doing that?


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