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Old 02-11-2011, 12:58 PM   #37 (permalink)
Geo Metropolis
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Originally Posted by darcane View Post
Here's my thread:
The links are temporarily down, so I attached them here. The framework is steel strapping from Homey Depot (just steel strips with holes). It is fastened with 1/4-20 screws, fender washers, and spring nuts.
That looks really good mike. I think that steel strapping is called plumbers tape. I have a roll of it that I keep around the boat for securing large hoses or wires in the bilge. I'll keep that in mind if I have to do any framing around the rear when I make it into a complete belly pan. Nice gains man, that's really good.

I obviously see the benefit in true A-B-A testing for proving the affect of each mod but half of me thinks tank-tank is just as important. If it helps you tank to tank then it definitely is saving you real and measurable $. Obviously it's subjective and will vary with the conditions and driving you subject it to with each tank so there are lots of factors but I still like seeing my miles go up and my gallons go down at the pump every time I slap some aluminum, screws, and plastic on my car
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