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Old 10-27-2012, 04:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
HydroJim
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Originally Posted by Arragonis View Post
If you want to build the ultimate MPG/Aero car an alternative approach would be to get a Metro or a Civic and play with the aero. It will be cheaper because parts just bolt on and there isn't anything which mechanically hasn't been done before - things like the 3 cyl with the longer gearing. You could gain by being the lightest or the most aerodynamic as a lot of those types of vehicle have to retain seats or carry stuff.

Search for the Aerocivic thread and follow that if you haven't already.

A mid engined car using Metro bits might be a lot of fun though.
I have already modified a car. But I'm more into the challenge of building a car than anything. Plus, if I build the car from scratch, then everything can be the way I want it.
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