For now, I have decided to stick with the front wheel drive, because I am trying to get this done in one summer and it will require a lot less fabrication to keep the engine in the front. Plus, gains from putting it in the back would be minimal and front wheel drive will allow me to pull the rear track in to help with the aero.
Hopefully I can convince the university that I study at to fund a fuel economy project so I can build the mid engine car I dream of. I think I could beat the edison2 VLC with the right budget.
Some questions:
What are some weight saving mods specific to the metro?
Maybe some lighter brake components are available? I know the civics have light drums and wheels.
Any idea how to deal with rear window defrosting?
I'm not sure if I'll be putting a window in, but it would be nice. I just want to make sure I can see out of it if I have one.
What do you think of this guy's mods?
Singh groves and intake manifold turbulence
Grooved Metro number 2