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Old 09-18-2013, 05:01 PM   #11 (permalink)
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
You're probably safe to block those side grille sections from the rear -- I'd also look at adding weatherstripping around the edge to seal against the bodywork & headlights when installed. (I take it you'd have to remove that to change a light, so caulking isn't an option?)

I wouldn't rule out a partial Kammback/downswept "spoiler", if you've got the fabrication abilities. OEM ones of varying lengths are becoming commonplace on hatchbacks & estates. EG: Honda van, Mitsubishi Mirage.
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They're not as conspicuous as they might have once been.

The bulbs can be easily changed from the engine bay, but I'd like to keep them removable.

I'd toyed with using pipe insulating tape so I get some heat containment as well. Additional engine bay sealing and insulation could be done as well

Those wings look good, I shall investigate

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