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Old 04-26-2009, 03:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
whokilledthejams
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New grille block...

...now with about 1000% less appearance of being hastily slapped together.



It's made of aluminum flashing, some toggle bolts, and washers. Including the tinsnips, I've got about $20 into it. It looks nicer than spraypainted coroplast, too. The bottom opening is only about 1/2 blocked -- I made a full coverage one for winter.

I also got my cruise control installed (the Rostra kit meant for the xB & xA). It took about three hours to do in my driveway, and works great. I'm going to Rochester this weekend, so we'll see how much it helps on the interstate. Even if I have no or negligible mpg gain, it will make long trips much easier.

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