PhotoChopping some mods for my Fit... Thoughts?

[NeilBlanchard]

I think you could see as much as 10-15% increase with those aero changes? My upper grill opening is a lot larger than the one on the Fit, and I saw about 10% with that alone. Rear wheel skirts and smooth wheel covers are good for almost that much, as well.

Are you including video mirrors in your mods?

[jedi_sol]

Originally Posted by Dunkler

So conservatively speaking I would reduce drag somewhat and therefore be looking at a small percentage in MPG gains from these mods? I just wonder if I would be looking at a 3%-4% gain or something more substantial based on my driving habits?

Your mileage may vary, but generally, most of the aero mods suggested on this website gained my del sol about 1-3 mpg per mod.

in my experience:
Stock car - 60mph steady state driving = 30-32mpg

All aero mods (front grill bock, smooth front covers, windshield wiper cover, side mirror delete, rear wheel skirts, underbelly pan) - 60mph steady state driving = 40-42mpg

All aero mods + driving habits - 45mpg

[California98Civic]

Agreed. Start with the top grille. Summer is coming. You'll want your AC in Arkansas I'll bet and you won't want any surprises in engine heat. For what it is worth, I overinflated my tires to 54psi (rated 44) and have driven several thousand miles on them since. No problems. Good gains from lower rolling resistance. Get a scan gauge or ultra gauge. They are worth the money. My significant aero mods are limited to full upper grille block, 80% lower grille block (with ducting), tires spats, and mirror deletes. I regularly got 39/40mpg in the freeway before the mods and now get 51/52 on the freeway. No wheels skirts yet, no ride reduction, no belly pans (yet). Hope that helps. Nice photoshop image too, btw.

[Dunkler]

Hey thanks a lot guys. Neil,explain to me if you don't mind how I could implement video mirrors.

[NeilBlanchard]

I installed two video (backup) cameras on the stock mirror panels, after removing the mirrors -- I have to put the stock mirrors back on to pass inspection. I installed two video monitors on my dashboard (the xA has the instruments in the center). Here's my installation post:

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...s-2969-17.html

I have just recently replaced both the cameras and the monitors with (hopefully) better units, and I will amend the xA aeromods thread soon. The new monitors are definitely better performing since the LED backlighting is much cooler and it doesn't fade out when they get warm.

[Dunkler]

Neil, that is really cool what you did there! Thanks for that.

[NeilBlanchard]

I've added a post with my new video mirrors, at the end of the thread.