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Old 06-15-2010, 11:06 AM   #235 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
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)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Glans View Post
This cardboard project is 2 years old but it's on hte site as a permanent mod. Did that ever happen?
This kammback is still on the car.

The core of the addition is cardboard, but it was sandwiched in fiberglass - the construction details are in the thread if you want to go back and read up on it.

The finish hasn't been as durable. The paint is flaking off in places now.

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Originally Posted by drossdarkblood View Post
I'm Just curious but doesnt this also in theory boost the cars speed as well
It would help higher speed acceleration and top speed, yes.
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