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Old 10-13-2010, 05:18 PM   #236 (permalink)
MetroMPG
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 57.73 mpg (US)
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Alright! Yesterday the CRXFi became road legal!
Woohoo! Congrats, Will!

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it took about 5 miles before the thermometer needle moved up and it started pumping out any kind of heat. [...] I'm definitely going full grill block on this
I find my convertible is very cold blooded compared to the Flea. Major difference being grille block on the Flea, none on the 'vert yet.

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This leads me to believe that [...] the special 3.52 swift transmission would not be viable for this application.
Do you spend the majority of your time in hills like that? If so, then you may be right.

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This opens up the possible opportunity for a 3.52 swift transmission for sale
Far be it from me to discourage you from using it in your car. (But ... DIBS!!!)

Also: VIDEO - very cool, even if it's off your laptop cam. Thanks for posting it. Now we know it's a real car.
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