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Old 02-03-2012, 08:39 AM   #37 (permalink)
Georgboy
The Saudi Terminator
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Buckhead,Ga
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Saudi Terminator - '93 Geo Metro Base
90 day: 66.59 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by zoltanbod View Post
Impressive mileage numbers.
Thr underbody aerodynamics account for up to 1/3 of the drag of your typical car.The airdam you mention would redirect some of the airflow from the underbody to the upper body at a drag penalty of its own.Take a look at this article for a no drag alternative.http://http://autospeed.com/cms/titl...6/article.html
Could not load... Server not found... I am working on this airdam in my head though haha.... Thinking bracketed with 18 gauge curved to fit... Don't reall want corpolast on the front , would be nice for the weight though...
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1993 Geo Metro- 361k on original drivetrain minus head. Best mpg of 75.23. Grille block,mirror delete, kammback, fender skirts, and 135-80-15 tires..... Oh and alot of Hypermiling techniques.
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