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FastPlastic · 11-25-2008, 03:55 AM

Had time today to install the weather stripping. So far I haven't driven enough to find out how much of an improvement it is. But I did find that after very little warm air can be found coming out of the gap. I'm working on charting the results and will post them as soon as I can. The next step will be finding something to insulate the hood itself.

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11-25-2008, 03:55 AM	#58 (permalink)
FastPlastic Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 419 98 Cherokee - '98 Jeep Cherokee 90 day: 17.18 mpg (US) ZX7R Ninja - '99 Kawasaki ZX7R Ninja 90 day: 42.45 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Had time today to install the weather stripping. So far I haven't driven enough to find out how much of an improvement it is. But I did find that after very little warm air can be found coming out of the gap. I'm working on charting the results and will post them as soon as I can. The next step will be finding something to insulate the hood itself. Before After Before After Attached Thumbnails __________________ Adjusted for my driving habits. 80%city/20%Highway. 20mpg city/30mpg highway or bust! Check out my mods so far