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Old 06-27-2014, 11:49 AM   #14 (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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Yes, and yes.

When I A-B tested a "suite" of aero mods together on the 2014 Mitsu Mirage:

- air dam
- medium kamm back extension
- grille blocks
- 1 wiper arm delete
- passenger outside mirror replacement
- driver's mirror folded back

With all those taken together, I only saw a 4.5% improvement in fuel economy at 90 km/h / 56 mph.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ini-29182.html

That's why I'd be very reluctant to try reading the tea leaves on any single mod from tank-to-tank testing. A gain or loss will be hidden by normal variability.
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