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Old 03-17-2008, 12:22 AM   #98 (permalink)
Coyote X
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Metro XFi - '93 Geo Metro XFi Convertible
90 day: 62.17 mpg (US)

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That would be a cool idea though. I seriously thought about getting one of those aircraft canopies and forgetting about the convertible part all together.

With the car as it is now I will have a few options on how to drive.
-top up windows up
-top up windows down, back window unzipped.
-top down windows up
-top down windows down tonneau covering the passenger seat and behind the drivers seat.

Out of those options what do you think would get me the best mileage? I kind of think with the top up but all the windows open I would get better mileage than having it all closed up.

I am really not that worried about it being convertible other than it gives me a lot more flexibility in the future. Chances are if it is nice enough to have the top down I will be on my bike anyway So doing away with the capability to put the top down is not really a problem to me if I can make a big difference in aero.

A new windshield is going to cost me 300 so I might be tempted to do a split lexan windshield in the future. The one on the car is cracked so I won't leave it on there for long.
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