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Old 11-11-2008, 06:25 PM   #85 (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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Thanks, Matt. Not perfect, but good enough!

Speaking just of looks, I still think I'd prefer something that followed the wheel arch line, with "fairing" bodywork fore and aft of the skirt on the bumper and quarter panel.

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Quick road test cam results: the leading edge is solid, tested up to about 125 km/h (about 78 mph). I haven't driven that fast in ages - but have to simlulate coasting down a long, steep hill into a headwind .

The lower trailing edge however was starting to lift away a few cm from the car at that speed. Not surprising, really - it has the shape of a wing. Tighter rubber band on the trailing edge, coming right up...
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