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Old 12-05-2007, 03:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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Here's the total list of mods they did, culled from the GCC article:
  • final drive ratio lengthened 8% (reducing consumption 3.3%)
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  • re-calibrated the injection system and widened the piston bowl for enhanced fuel spray and combustion (4.2%)
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  • optimized tolerances, low-viscosity lubricants in engine & transmission (1.7%)
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  • aeromods: front bumper lower dam/splitter; rear pan; revised grille intakes; wheel spats; rear deck lip spoiler; Mitsu-style VG's on the trailing edge of the roof ("a particularly effective solution on three-box cars"); lowered ride height (total of aero savings: 4.2%)
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  • Michelin Energy Saver 185/65R15 low rolling resistance tires (1.7%)
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  • low friction rear bearings (0.8%)
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  • front alignment setup, and "work on the running gear" (2.5%)
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  • lower voltage alternator (12.8 vs. typical 13.5) with smart on/off control, plus changes to "energy-hungry parts" (3.3%)
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