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Old 04-08-2020, 04:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
RedDevil
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Having a supply of free carbon fiber plates and maybe oddly shaped parts that could just fit somewhere is a real treasure.

Have you considered raising the tire pressure a bit? The first few PSI above OEM tire pressure have most effect on economy. The higher you go the lower rolling resistance will be, but the extra gains will quickly get very minimal. Still, an easy 5% gain.

It is standing fairly high, so lowering it or a front air dam would help. Also, extend the flaps (wheel air dams?) ahead of the front wheels a bit and fabricate them for the rears.

Finally, consider the 65+ mods and 100+ hypermiling tips. Tightening the nut that holds the steering wheel is my favorite ecomod.
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