10-30-2014, 08:57 PM
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Hi Paul -
I entered a correction factor for the speed/odo in the ScanGauge due to the different tire circumference, but I haven't verified that the original readings on the original tires were accurate.
The relative difference in MPG should be the same though (% change as a result of the mods), even if the absolute numbers are off by a bit from reality.
Darin
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10-30-2014, 10:57 PM
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How are those coroplast mounting blocks holding up on your fancy wheel covers? I've got two sets of alloy wheels and am thinking about how I'm going to mount covers on them.
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10-31-2014, 10:00 AM
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So far, so good!
But I haven't put a lot of miles on the car since I did that. Maybe 400-500 km.
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10-31-2014, 01:14 PM
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It would be useful to check odometer now with GPS to see how accurate it is with ScanGauge.
Paul
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11-05-2014, 02:03 PM
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grille block
Today someone came up to me and asked: " Why do you have so much of your grille blocked off? Doesn't it overheat?"
So I got the chance to explain some aero. I always mention "worst case" cooling design and active grille shutters showing up on more & more vehicles.
Fact is, I haven't heard the cooling fan come on yet, and we haven't even had sub-freezing temps (where the car will be happier for the retained heat).
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11-05-2014, 10:07 PM
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Thank you and subscribed.
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11-06-2014, 05:45 PM
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Calibration = chart updated; new spoiler
FYI, calibration the gauge, it came in at 9.3% optimistic based on 4 fills. I've updated the chart in post #1 with the revised MPG numbers.
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Also, I've replaced the cardboard imitation hybrid-style rear spoiler with a coroplast version:
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11-12-2014, 05:57 PM
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Metro, how did you do the mirror delete? I noticed its door mounted not up on the A-pillar triangle. No mirror heater or indicators to deal with? What did you use to hold on the fillet piece. I'm so close to talking myself into it.
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11-12-2014, 07:07 PM
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Hi kafer65 -
I had to pop off the inside door panel -- not too complicated on this car. The mirror does have heat, but there's a wiring connector close to the mirror, so I just popped that apart.
Three bolt holes and one slightly bigger wiring hole were covered with a piece of black tape. I still haven't made up my small external convex replacement, but will get to that eventually.
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12-21-2014, 10:11 PM
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Nice mods.
Is this an LX or EX?
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