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Old 09-18-2017, 02:38 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
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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Mods

Completed mods:

(in no particular order)

- MPGuino fuel economy computer


See: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...vss-35550.html
- 50 PSI
- zero-toe alignment

- cleaned & regapped spark plugs (the gap was 0.010 wider than spec!)
- air conditioning delete (removed components)
- power steering delete (belt removed)
- ignition timing advance
- air dam, with...
- partial grille block
- half size radiator, and...
- one of two factory cooling fans deleted

- smooth wheel discs

- taller gearing (larger diameter rear wheels/tires)

- side mirrors delete/relocated inside
- LRR tires on the front, narrower than stock: 165/64R14 Dunlop Enasave

- wiper delete
- synthetic motor oil: 66% 5w30 + 33% 10w30
- weight reduction (goal: 100 lbs / 45 kg is attainable)
- MAF / open loop AFR adjustment
- synthetic lighter weight transmission oil (50% lightweight GM Syncromesh + synth 75w90)
- synthetic differential oil

- WAI - warm air intake

(More info & pics to come.)

Future mods:

- engine kill switch (been using the key)
- coolant/block heater
- reduce disc brake drag (springs are missing; service calipers)
- rear fender skirts
- fairing ahead of rear tires
- fairing behind rear wheels

- fairing behind front wheels
- belly pan
- decklid extension/spoiler?

- weight reduction: power steering pump delete
- lower it a bit?

Dream mods (but probably not)

- targa style aero bodywork aft of the seats
- mini boat tail!
- ???
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