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Originally Posted by GreenTDI
Probably, but there are still improvements made/to come before the winter.
First of all, the 'winter grill' will heat up the engine quicker.
Secondly, I will put the car in the garage when it is getting cold again. I think there is a lot to be gained there. To heat up an engine from freezing temperatures or from room temperature should mean a big difference in fuel consumption?
Thirdly, the new lighter wheels and taller tires will make their appearance on the car in a few months.
Fourthly, I am currently looking into lowering the car ...
Baseline, the car simply needs adjustments to further reduce consumption. But that's why I'm hanging out on this website!
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Yes it saves much diesel and electricity, a vital time starting when far richer mixture is used and most likely the fuel is preheated. Not so sure about lowering, increasing the vaccum/venturi underneath may increase overall pressure drag, where air is forced to become stiffer in the boundary layer where you don't want it. Better handling but at cost. But ask around, there's cleverer guys than me on here!!
Also nice 6j wheels
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