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Old 06-17-2015, 12:17 PM   #59 (permalink)
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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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8 Micra mods A-B test: 11.6% improvement @ 90 km/h (56 mph)



8 mods tested @ 90 km/h (indicated)
= 56 mph
  • tire pressure from 33 to 45 PSI (cold)
  • partial grille block
  • air dam
  • kammback
  • smooth wheel covers
  • rear fender skirts
  • rear tire spats/deflectors
  • passenger mirror delete
Results:

11.7% / 5.5 mpg US improvement.

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That's decent! I'll probably make a separate thread about the mods & AB test.

Update -- here's the detailed testing thread:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...0-a-32189.html

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