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Old 06-05-2013, 12:36 AM   #3 (permalink)
Rango318
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MetroMPG and Threewheeler both saw about ten percent increases on their Insights, one of the most aerodynamic cars ever made. Didn't Redneck achieve fifteen on his Metro? I sure hope that I would see a good gain on my Forester, but it would be about ten feet long!
That is a good point. the insight is for sure much more aerodynamic than my eclipse. Redneck did get 15 in his metro. Also i know the feeling about the Forester. If I could make one for my Durango i would.


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How does the spoiler attach? My 1987 Honda Prelude had a bolt-on spoiler and since joining this site I have wondered about attaching a boat tail using those holes.
Mine actually does not have a spoiler. Mine is the base model, which is ok for me because it also does not have power steering.

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Threewheeler strengthened the sheet metal at the back of his Insight before attaching that sheet metal. Perhaps you could follow his build, or at least give it a good read
I will for sure check that out.

New idea. Because i would have a hard time forming and working with metal piping or similar material, I was thinking about using PVC piping. It is strong, lightweight, and flexable. Only problem is, I can't think of a way to attach it to the car.
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The eclipse has retired, but I still like seeing it around
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