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Old 04-04-2012, 09:32 PM   #6 (permalink)
JethroBodine
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FrankenJetta D - '90 Volkswagen Jetta GL
Boat tails and more mods
Diesel
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90 day: 64.35 mpg (US)
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1. A name is a valuable tool/dangerous weapon to some people on the internet. Perhaps some other time.

2. Freightliner technician, 25 years experience as a mechanic

3. Fixed the previous owners "repairs",
full upper grill block,
partial lower grill block,
PS belt removed,
aluminum belly pan front to back except wheel wells,
engine fan switch,
cool air intake blocked-warm air only,
smooth hubcaps,
MPGuino(no VSS),
rear wheel kilts,
tapered fairings behind rear wheels(in process),
alternator field kill switch,
injector/fuel pump kill switch,
removed AC condenser,
165/65/r14 Potenza RE92(Low Rolling Resistance) tires installed,
boat tail,
5th gear swap from .89 to .75,
removed rear seat and window(weight).

4. I thought my car should get better mileage than it did. I was right.

5. Plan trips ahead, consolidate errands, DWL(Drive With Load),
P&G(Pulse and Glide), predict stop lights, avoid stops, stay alert of other drivers and how they will effect my driving, find the most efficient route for daily commute, keep the car tuned up and the
tires aired up, among others I may have forgotten.

6. I have bought some parts from eBay Motors, mostly for the
convenience and savings.

7. I have enjoyed using eBay since '08.

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