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MetroMPG · 02-22-2013, 09:33 AM

The '98 and up Metro/Swift/Firefly has a massive amount of open area in its bumper.

I'm sure I've blocked well over 80% of mine (with a home-made "bra"):

From: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...k-bra-285.html

This is one mod I would just go ahead and do. It's guaranteed to help. (Unless of course, you're a nerd for the data and just want to run the test. Then, by all means have fun!)

02-22-2013, 09:33 AM	#34 (permalink)
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