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Old 05-03-2012, 12:24 AM   #121 (permalink)
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how about putting some small bearings (like for skateboard wheels, etc...) in the rub areas??

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Old 05-04-2012, 02:38 PM   #122 (permalink)
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how about putting some small bearings (like for skateboard wheels, etc...) in the rub areas??
Good idea! In fact the Aero Civic already has these.

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Guess I should pay more attention :-)
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Old 12-26-2012, 04:32 PM   #124 (permalink)
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Are you thinking of putting front skirts on the Insight?
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Old 12-26-2012, 07:15 PM   #125 (permalink)
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I'm more likely to (slightly) optimize the existing front wheel & wheel arch.

See: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eel-23529.html

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