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Old 07-21-2013, 01:29 PM   #172 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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Well, the ForkenSwift's twin motor is sitting here (kept it as a spare). 110 lbs series wound, built like a brick ... outhouse. Come get it!

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The growing TO DO list on the Electric Booger is becoming quite long.
That's quite the list. I've stopped keeping lists... easier than solving pathological procrastination.

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the vacuum pump runs for a second each time the brakes are applied.
Funny - I never noticed the pump running when we went for a drive. Must not be horrifically loud. (FS really needs a pump too. Will get one if I turn it into a pusher.)

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Which is the better option??
I think a fan that ran every time I pressed the go pedal would bug me. What about a combination: thermo switch so it only runs when hot AND you press the pedal?

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13. Lower grill block - I cannot believe I haven't done this yet. That's all I have to say.....
I never have either - but the FS's average speed is likely ~20 km/h.
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has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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