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Old 11-30-2013, 05:45 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Old 11-30-2013, 10:38 PM   #12 (permalink)
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It is an aftermarket grill, but it comes stock in the hybrid jettas I got the grill on e bay 125$ cdn it has improved my mpg about 3-4% just by adding the upper grill . Getting a black car was a must the black hood keeps the engine hotter longer in the winter
Have you tested this? Black is a good absorber but also a good radiator. White absorbs less energy but radiates less as well.

This is why factory radiators are coated in black for more heat exchange.
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Old 01-10-2014, 04:44 AM   #13 (permalink)
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check out these mods. jetta hybrid grill for upper grill block and aerodynamics, foam piping for the lower grill block easily removable, Block heater plug in on right,
planned mods for front of car, front air dam i just dont know how to attach without drilling.
lower tire spats 1 inch,
tires at 41 psi cold
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post any modding ideas please!!!
I have a jetta hybrid, would you mind specifying what you installed in excess of what the hybrid already has? and where you bought it? Links would be nice.
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Old 01-10-2014, 11:07 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Well I had the block heater factory installed when I got my car , as for the lower grill block you just need to buy copper pipe insulation and cut it to fit I went to Canadian tire. Those are the only mods I have done your jetta already has an upper grill block . If you live in California you won't need a block heater unless you want to pre warm your car to maximize FE I am also learning as I go
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Old 01-10-2014, 10:45 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I've got to get a hybrid grill, nice work.
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Old 01-10-2014, 11:16 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Looks BA.

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