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Old 06-02-2009, 03:34 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
Re; Posts #3 and #5

Imagine what he'd have if Basjoos had started out with a VW TDI with a lower numerical final drive and them did his thorough aero improvement program on it.

125 MPG?

But, the Civic was paid for...
I think anything w/ a TDI, barring a swap, has a greater reference area and curb weight, so even w/ the aero treatment it'd probably get the same mileage as the smaller Civic, give or take ~5-10mpgs depending on conditions.
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