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arcosine · 04-27-2011, 10:36 PM

I made a rear fairing from the wasted skirt. Should have put it closer to the tire, looks like kind of a scoop. Needs a little black spray paint.

Hi Dave,

How does the carbon fiber hold up? How many miles does it take to break even? How did you jump from 40 mpg to 57 mpg on the diesel Joetta?

04-27-2011, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
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