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Originally Posted by California98Civic
Congratulations on the masive savings just by swapping vehicles. I would put the cash in investments (retirement or college) or debt reduction (credit cards or mortgage pay-downs) and you'll compound the bonus.
On the vehicles... somebody must have already mentioned a tonneau cover for your ranger. Elsewise, I would recommend the grill block, with radiator ducting for the remaining opening so air is forced through your radiator and can't go around it inside the engine bay. You will notice the difference in coolant temps come summertime. The airdam, made with simple lawn edging that's probably available at Orchard Supply on 17th street (yup, I'm in Orange County too).
For the cooler months, remove the belt on your A/C compressor.
My tires are at 60psi and going strong. But judge your own safety. And those streets in Santa Ana! You will feel them when the tires are pumped up high!
Welcome... james (one of "the joneses")
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Haha, small world.
* On Sunday I found a tonneau cover on craigslist $120, and the color even matched...(gotta love Craigslist)
* I'm trying to figure out the the best way to do the grill block (want it to look good)
* I would like to figure out the best Wheel size for fuel economy (14", 15" or 16") and get Moon Disks and LRR tires. I can't believe you run your tires at 60psi. What are they rated at on the sidewall?
*I ordered a set of aero side mirrors that I'm going to install (found them on ebay for $30 shipped) then I'll sell the OEM mirrors. I'll post pics after install.
As far as the extra money goes, we still owed on the Lincoln so the balance is only about $15K. We plan to use that to convert the Prius to a Plug In and get solar panels for our home (If you know of any gov. rebates in OC, let me know)