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Old 02-09-2020, 02:19 AM   #35 (permalink)
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That is it! This is the last time that I am working on someone else's project! I squared up the informational image, but typed it up below:

This hybrid is named
Champrius
She used to get 40 MPG, but now gets
60+ MPG
The modifications make her more aerodynamic.

The biggest contributors to fuel economy are:
  1. This tail, reducing turbulence on the back
  2. The grill blocking in the front near the radiator
  3. Some belly pans on the underside
  4. The moon disc hubcaps smoothing the wheels
She also has many minor changes like deflectors around the windshield wipers and door handles.

The goal is to achieve triple-diit MPG. Future mods:
  • Finish the belly pans the whole length of the car
  • Put a better nose on, removing the stagnation point
  • Catamaran the wheel wells and tighten the air flow
Feel free to follow the madness: @KimLumbard.
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