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Old 09-15-2017, 02:43 PM   #156 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

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

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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aero-hiding the re-gearing



Difference in aero drag? Still unknown... but improved!

Re-used the 15 inch wheel discs I saved from my 2007 Honda Civic former winter beater, and which also spent some time on my 2004 Prius winter beater.

I need to make up a pair to cover the factory 14 inch wheels on the front.

I swear I'm going to start a mods thread some time.

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If the fuel gauge and the odometer can be trusted, the car is on its best tank yet: 46+ ?? More mods than last tank, plus the weather turned warm again. We'll know soon.
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