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Old 06-07-2009, 04:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Svietlana II - '13 Peugeot 308SW e-HDI 6sp
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Welcome to EcoModder.com, Jabb

I remember many years ago I read in an auto magazine that someone modded the I gen. Punto and got 3 l/100km. This was a while back, so I don't remember everything, but I do remember smooth hubcaps. Maybe narrower tires and lowered suspension, too?

Since the Punto has high-mounted rear lights, a kammback would be tricky. See this thread I started a month ago.
Rear wheel skirts would be nice, but finding coroplast to make them in Poland (or in Europe) is almost impossible, as I keep finding out
So my advice is as follows:
  • Belly pan
  • Flat hubcaps
  • Wiper deflector
  • Rev counter
  • Partial or whole grill block (openable)
  • Rear wheel skirts
  • Folding passenger side mirror whenever possible
  • When replacing tires, replace with narrower
  • Pump tires to at least max sidewall pressure minus 10% (i.e. 40psi if max is 44psi, etc.)
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Keep reading EcoModder.com, and ask as many questions as needed
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