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Old 04-30-2008, 08:01 AM   #8 (permalink)
Doofus McFancypants
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i had also thught of this last week.
I was thinking about a Subaru Justy ( little 4wd)

Weight and controls seemed to be the main concerns
Also the suspoension in the rear - a Live axes would be tricky as it moves - independant rear would be best - but probably limited as to the available cars ( or trucks) to use.

I even went as far to think of taking a tiny Pickup truck - converting the Front Wheels to drive Electric and mount a Motorcycle between the frame rails to make a home-made hybrid three wheeler.... i think weight would kill that one though...


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First Milestone passed - 30 MPG (city) 5/15/08
Best City Tank - 8/31/09- 34.3 MPG (EPA= 20)
Best Highway Tank - 5/20/09 - 36.5 MPG (EPA= 28)
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In effort to drive less:
Miles NOT driven in 2009 = 648 (Work from home and Alt Transporatation)
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