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Old 12-08-2010, 10:25 AM   #33 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Location: Warsaw, Poland
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Svietlana II - '13 Peugeot 308SW e-HDI 6sp
90 day: 58.1 mpg (US)
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Roof rail removal - free
Tires @ max sidewall - free
Scan Gauge II - $130
Kammback + rear skirts + paint - $70
LED DRLs - $60
Grille block (plastic was free, only for 2 power lock motors + random screws, wires) - $12
Box o' goodies (electrical stuff in cockpit - wiring, switches, LEDs, etc) - priceless (probably $25)
Block (coolant) heater - $125
EGR/coolant heat exchanger - $80
Installing the above two (estimate, done with other engine work) - $100
Folded passenger side mirror - free
internal passenger side mirror - $8
Removing rear seats when not needed - lower back pain (free)
Fuel burned to test mods - $10

Looks like $620, doesn't want to be less
EM's fuel log says I've saved $255

Why so little? Well, people are always asking me "With such a cool modded car, why do always ride your bike and public transport?" I don't have a regular daily commute, so the car often doesn't get fired up for 2-3 weeks at a time. But once it does, it's a pleasure to know that how much less fuel I am using than anyone else on the road.
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