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Old 12-25-2013, 11:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by BLSTIC View Post
Facebook Picture of my baby bonus points, identify my other car with the Dominos Cartop on it
I just Googled "tiny ute". Too easy. (I won't spoil it for anyone who wants to make a genuine effort.) . Funny, I'd heard of them before, but hadn't seen one.

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So:
Rear skirts
Fill in front arch gap
Flat hubcaps
Smooth out fog light holes
Partial boat tail/kammback (rear area reduction)
Undertrays front and rear
I'd also add: air dam. May be more effective depending on how smooth you're able to get the underside, plus it's far easier to make/fit than undertrays.

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Any guesses on what results I'll get in terms of drag reduction and fuel economy?
If you did all of that, my W.A.G. is 4-6% better economy at 90 km/h.
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