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OG VX · 04-13-2015, 05:58 PM

Update 4/13/2015: Maiden Voyage (45 miles) Complete!

Hello all. I wasn't planning to take any long treks with the new aero gear until it was all painted and nice/pretty. However, life took it's course. Long story short: I over-slept this morning and didn't have time to remove the panels and still get to work on time. So, off we went to Charlotte, flashy metal and all!

Car drove GREAT. NO issues with the new aero. Even without insulation/silicone on the back of the panels, there was no squeaking. Things were, actually, earily quite. No visibility issues to speak of. Line of sight was good with the hood diffuser size/angle. Kammback cuts some vision down, yes, but the driveability is still just fine.

Only issue I had was a young lady who was trying to put on some make-up behind me and, when I had to make a harder brake during rush hour traffic, she almost rear-ended me, swerving out of the way last minute. I would have helped her more, I suppose, if I had my LED third brake light installed and functioning. That's my fault, as much as hers, I suppose. Thankfully, we had just a near miss, and we are both OK.

As for as fuel economy, so far, I've made the following (very rough) observations:

- Cadillac smooth/quite air flow at coasting speed (50-65)
- Car maintians speed a good bit easier at coasting. Wind turbulence doesn't appear to be as much of an issue.
- 5th gear is now more useful for accelerating. Before the torque wasn't "enough".
- MPG's on the Guino are reading above 90mpg's much more frequently, where they were previously averaging 65-85 at coasting.
- It takes a bit more effort/gas to get the car to speed then before the mods, it appears. That could be a result of some very strong wind currents this morning.
- No bracing is needed underneath the Kammback. The wing does not bend or flab one bit. Solid as a rock.

That's all I have for now. I'll, likely, take it off tonight. But if I do drive it again like this tomorrow, I'll be sure to have the third brake light wired up.

Pics or it did'nt happen!

Thank YOU for ecoTuning in!

04-13-2015, 05:58 PM	#330 (permalink)
OG VX JDM hypeR mileR Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 418 The OG VX - '92 Honda Civic VX Team Honda 90 day: 68.64 mpg (US) Thanks: 475 Thanked 418 Times in 198 Posts	Update 4/13/2015: Maiden Voyage (45 miles) Complete! Hello all. I wasn't planning to take any long treks with the new aero gear until it was all painted and nice/pretty. However, life took it's course. Long story short: I over-slept this morning and didn't have time to remove the panels and still get to work on time. So, off we went to Charlotte, flashy metal and all! Car drove GREAT. NO issues with the new aero. Even without insulation/silicone on the back of the panels, there was no squeaking. Things were, actually, earily quite. No visibility issues to speak of. Line of sight was good with the hood diffuser size/angle. Kammback cuts some vision down, yes, but the driveability is still just fine. Only issue I had was a young lady who was trying to put on some make-up behind me and, when I had to make a harder brake during rush hour traffic, she almost rear-ended me, swerving out of the way last minute. I would have helped her more, I suppose, if I had my LED third brake light installed and functioning. That's my fault, as much as hers, I suppose. Thankfully, we had just a near miss, and we are both OK. As for as fuel economy, so far, I've made the following (very rough) observations: - Cadillac smooth/quite air flow at coasting speed (50-65) - Car maintians speed a good bit easier at coasting. Wind turbulence doesn't appear to be as much of an issue. - 5th gear is now more useful for accelerating. Before the torque wasn't "enough". - MPG's on the Guino are reading above 90mpg's much more frequently, where they were previously averaging 65-85 at coasting. - It takes a bit more effort/gas to get the car to speed then before the mods, it appears. That could be a result of some very strong wind currents this morning. - No bracing is needed underneath the Kammback. The wing does not bend or flab one bit. Solid as a rock. That's all I have for now. I'll, likely, take it off tonight. But if I do drive it again like this tomorrow, I'll be sure to have the third brake light wired up. Pics or it did'nt happen! Thank YOU for ecoTuning in! __________________ "Yesterday as I was going in to the shop, I came upon a recently killed Armadillo in the middle of the road with one front leg sticking up. As I passed over him he "High Fived" my air dam. I thought that showed a great attitude on his part." -The Donkey CRX