Daily driver. Weekly commute of 400-800 miles. Was going to buy a bike or hybrid in June 2008 but decided to stretch this car's capabilities. It's working.
Goal: 500 miles on one tank, roughly 40mpg for 12.5 gallons (US measurements).
Build Thread:
Current Mods:
0903 Air dam removed, materials not durable enough (esp. screw covers and garden fence material)
0901 Grill block removed (engine heat steady at 234 degrees F, would overheat if traveling over 60mph, not suitable if emergency speed required)
0811 ContiTouringContact CH95 (low rolling resistance) tires installed
0811 Air dam, grill block
0809 ScanGaugeII
0806 Removed passenger seat
Planned Mods:
0903 Will not do the previous two. Only mod remaining with large impact would be boattail.
0811 Front bumper side holes block. Outside mirror reduction.
