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Old 03-17-2009, 09:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
binky
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Areo Brick

Well Started areo modding my little red Brick
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As these should only produce minimal changes provided I dont increase the
surface area of the vehicle or the total weight too much then it should be a net gain!

First job
Trash can wing mirrors

Original Mirrors
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Have added fairings to these, might have an effect, will see over the next few tanks of fuel!!
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Redirect air flow from radiator

Seems to warm engine up abit quicker!, will try a rad block over the next few weeks

Hoping this will all add up to between 5 to 10% improvement in MPG





Last edited by binky; 03-17-2009 at 10:15 AM.. Reason: Add images
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