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Old 12-03-2009, 10:41 PM   #197 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

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

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
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Originally Posted by Tango Charlie View Post
Any plans to post video of the tuft testing?
Yup. After I'm done fiddling with the boat tail v.1.0 itself, I'll put together a video summary.

MadBill: yes, I'll probably go with separate trailer lights for the final version.

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FYI: I've decided on a plan. I'm not going to make any more revisions to the taper of this version of the boat tail. But I'm going to A-B-A it anyway, just because I'm curious.

The revisions will be done as I construct the permanent/removable version. I'm leaning toward a fabric skin (either UV resistant boat top canvas, or vinyl) over aluminum frame & ribs.

Still haven't found out if I can use the heated shop I mentioned a few posts back, but if I can't, any more construction will have to wait until the return of more civilized weather.
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