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So just an update. New commute with the new job, and warmer temps, I'm breaking into the 27's. 27's were the highs back in August 2010 (pre wheel skirts and winter grill blocks).
I'm excited to see 27's when the temps are only in the 40's!
I want to go big this summer, I want to hit the 35mpg! Idea List:
1) Get the fog light covers done (I've been squating on the pot for this one, don't know why, just haven't found the time)
2) aluminum pulley. The stock crank is over 5lbs, aftermarket is 1.0lb (not lbs). It is suppose to help acceleration greatly (most MPG loss is from acceleration of the AWD system).
3) Kill the Power Steering Pump. I've been tempted to try to keep it, but now I think I might find a way to temporary by-pass, then potential remove (weight savings).
4) *maybe* kill the extra interior. In the 2 years I've had the car, people road in the back less than 5 times. But its always nice to keep the rear seats and door panels!
5) *maybe* considering swapping the taped wheels for Rims. The Stockers are 20+ pounds and I hate the tires I currently have (even though I just bought them :-( ). Aftermarket wheels are in the Upper 16 to lower 17 lb range. A potential reduction of 16-20 pounds of rotating mass. Plus the 5lbs dropped off from the Crank pulley.
6) Front wheel skirting. Not a full skirt, but I would like to tighten up the gap with some flares. Now that I have the welder, construction could be very sturdy and use steel not messy toxic fiberglass!
The Pooparu ain't no Prius, it ain't no church, by god damn it might just be twice as fuel efficient than your SUV!
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