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Old 04-18-2011, 12:03 AM   #8 (permalink)
coolhand297
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Blue Thunder - '01 VW Jetta GL
90 day: 34.24 mpg (US)
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I have the parts on order to fix the Tstat and a few other cooling system items which I want to change out just for preventive maintenance.

As for the Carbon hood it was already sold, shed about 10 pounds off the car from the metal hood, definitely not cost effective. And no measurable difference in MPG's.

The light weight rims on the other hand were good for about 2mpg's in the city. I will break even in about 2 years, I have had them for 4 years.

The 3 pedal mod is definitely cost effective, just in future maintenance it will almost pay for it self. Since I got it with the taller final drive it makes all the gears longer not just 5th.
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2001 Jetta GL TDI Auto, Scan Guage II, VNT-17, Powerplus 764's, OMI, Diesel Geek Race Pipe, CCV Mod, Qloader, Ecodes with fogs, Euro switch, Carbon Fiber Hood and Trunk (FOR SALE), Tracklite wheels, Mich. Energy Tires, Mufflerconomy, Ventconomy, LEDs, DTM mirors, and serious diet. Magnum 257hp and Yaesu FT7900
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