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HydroJim,
I did very much the same design for wheel skirts on my Aveo. I want to give you a little bit of a heads up. You definitely want to make sure that the metal strip isn't contacting any part of the wheel as the car drives over bumps. I ran my car for a few thousand miles until I realized that the aluminum strip I used was barely grazing the valve stem on my tire. Eventually, the valve stem gave, and my tire went flat as I was driving. The other side didn't have any problems even though it was cut to the same length. Just be careful, but it looks like you've done a good job. I love the boat tail too. 
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You know how when you buy a car, and then you start noticing how many others there are on the road? Yeah, that doesn't happen with a 1st gen Insight.
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09-03-2012, 03:41 PM
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Gealii- Luckily I have no ongoing feuds with anyone in my grade. It's mainly the punks that see things and think "must vandalize". I don't plan on taking the car to school very often unless I have to.
I'm still debating weather it's better to park closer where the car attracts attention, but will be harder to vandalize or further away where less people will notice but it will be easier to vandalize.
slowbro- I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for any rubbing. I'm pretty confident I won't have any rubbing.
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09-03-2012, 06:21 PM
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Park closer- the attention will be good because it will plant a seed in others' minds about what you're doing and why. In 2nd grade we did a class play/recital thing for the parents about the history of the (no longer existent) local street car. It took me about 15 years to gain a legitimate interest in it and to start researching it on my own behalf. Larger knowledge base, richer experiences, better quality of life.
It may take these kids a couple decades of percolation, but you can bet it will make an impact on their lives and thought processes. Where else will they be exposed to this stuff? Science class? rofl.
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09-03-2012, 06:28 PM
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Or park closer to entrance that way its better for FE and every1 can still see your impressive focus
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09-03-2012, 10:09 PM
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In 2nd grade we did a class play/recital thing for the parents about the history of the (no longer existent) local street car.
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Wahoo! Off-topic!  I understand those met the same fate as the EV-1. Would you know about that? |
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09-03-2012, 10:10 PM
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Or park closer to entrance that way its better for FE and every1 can still see your impressive focus
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Parking lot driving is good for fuel efficiency? |
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09-04-2012, 04:32 AM
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Hi there! Great project and good job! Pitty I can't go for a boat tail, because it's illegal here in Poland. 
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09-05-2012, 07:26 AM
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Does your school have any security cameras facing the parking lot? If so, park within the view of one (maybe ask a faculty member if you can find out the views if you can't tell).
Also, try to keep the tail from being in the way. If its sticking out of the stall, it'll be more likely something will happen to it, whether intentional or accidental.
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09-05-2012, 12:19 PM
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in a good amount of the lots around here the entrance is also the exit so you can park directly off the road in the lot and then walk the remaining distance into the building
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09-06-2012, 12:05 PM
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A little tire to plastic contact now and then isn't so bad.
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