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Old 02-26-2008, 10:55 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Hey congrats Trevor. Post up a pic!

Right off the bat, I'd make sure the engine is in good tune. Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, filters, timing, PCV valve, etc. Do an engine & transmission oil change with the lightest weight synth you're comfortable with.

Max out the tire inflation.

Think about installing a block heater.

Then I'd consider doing some simple aero mods:

- passenger mirror delete, with inside replacement (and more driver attentiveness)
- partial grille block
- mudflap delete (if it's got 'em)

Head over to the uber list of aero mods to see if I missed any that you might want to tackle.
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