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That's the point to this thread is getting your perspective on this. It has got to be a cumulative affect more than anything.
Oh, in order to create the needed clearance for the covers, I removed the black plastic bezels. When I did that I found the inside around the lights was full of insects, dirt, fuzz, etc. Air was getting into that area and trapped.
Don't get me wrong, as I mentioned, there is no way 2mpg can be attributed to something this small. It has got to be that the fog light covers (as well as reducing the number of openings in the lower grille) made some cumulative affect.
At any rate, I am thrilled with the results.
What do I have left to do to the car? Here is a short list;
--Upper grille block (I already have materials ordered for this)
--New lower grille block with radiused inlets (already have materials ordered)
--Radiused openings for the center grille block
--Wheel spats
--Finish the belly pan (it is hugely open in front of the rear axle)
--Block heater
--Window tint for reduced summer heat
I am hopeful to see another 2mpg with these updates. I have a hard time hoping for anything more. Actually, 2mpg may be a bit high. 1mph is a pretty good bet, though.
Matt
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