dcb's idea is pretty inspired. I like! You may even be able to save on insurance / registration if you're not driving the 4x on public roads.
I also agree (and you likely already know) that if you do end up driving the 4x4 to/from, aero should be the focus (moreso than weight).
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I built an xfi with a full spandex boat tail stinger out the back like they put on recumbent bicycles now
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Pictures? I'd love to see pictures.
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For 100 bucks I can put what's called a spool in the back, it essentially locks the rear differential all the time, I can't say good enough things about them off road, my question for the engineering types out there is, what do they do to mostly strait hwy mpg's?
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In a straight line, my understanding of these things is there would be zero difference in drag. But we never really drive in a straight line for very long. So you're bound to see some added drag. Can't comment on how much.
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stock is 10 gal, poly is 15 gal, does the decrease in stops and starts for gas counter act the extra weight of the 5 gal of fuel, or should I keep it less than full except when venturing far off the beaten path?
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One EM member, palemelanesian, keeps meticulous records and has documented the MPG penalty in his car (90's Civic sedan) of a full vs. closer-to-empty fuel tank. Weight is weight... less is better.
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led lights to draw less from the alternator? haven't looked at the numbers, just brainstorming here. more waterproof though too.
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FYI:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...sion-7086.html ... has some power draw comparisons.
Pictures of that XFi tail, please!
