Aeromodded Civic VX 72mpg (image heavy)

[darcane]

Originally Posted by ecoTex

The padded panel is simply a leg rest, the lever is a hand throttle, I believe; the mirror is for the police, he has a convex mirror inside the door.


The WAI is new to me. Looks sweet though. I’ll check with him tonight. It looks like it might be on the car.

I just noticed in that picture that he appears to have an intake temp gauge just to the left of the steering wheel. More pics of the WAI on the photobucket page, including underhood pics of it installed.

[ecoTex]

The wai is adjustable by choke cable left of steering wheel. It is the same setup as the link in my signature.

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by ecoTex

1st gen insight alloy space-saver 14x4” which is 1.5” narrower than VX wheels. He says they are worth 1.5-2 mpg. Also, being narrower he was able to make the skirts flush with the uppermost lip of the fenders.
Notice the skirt doesn’t require a “bulge” to clear the bridgestone re92 165/65/14.

I did notice on the original photo, mostly because I have the VX wheels and have been wishing I could manage little or no bulge around the rear fenders on my 1998 civic. Double thanks for that great detail. I also have been wondering about using some lexan I have around from a house project for the tail light area around a similar part boattail.... so cool to see it has been done. Looks like he painted part of the lexan and also drilled into the body to secure the pieces. Is that correct?

[sheepdog 44]

What is the Kammback made out of? What tire's is he running on those spares? Most spare tires are not low rolling resistance despite being thin.

[WD40]

WOW its almost like looking at my car .. only your dads is more refined looking.
Major incentive to refine the looks of mine if I can afford it.
I hope he gets a fuel log going so I can follow it.
Major congrats to him and you.

[ecoTex]

Cali98, it is plexiglass and painted black on the backside where it mates to the quarterpanel, screwed or riveted

[ecoTex]

Gotta put the kids in bed. Sheepdog, aluminum and re32? Can't remember. It is in an earlier post.
Wd40, thanks but....I don't deserve congratulations. My dad and uncle did this car in Memphis. But I wish I could have helped

[Gasoline Fumes]

I love it!

I like the main relay hanging down too! Mine's just like that!

[ecoTex]

Yeah, he left the fuel pump relay accessible in case his kill switch craps out.

[ecoTex]

Here is a pic showing rear dead-on. Notice bellypan vent outlet holes.