07-17-2012, 10:28 AM
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Saw JethroBodine on White Trash repairs.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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07-17-2012, 05:24 PM
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Master EcoModder
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07-17-2012, 05:34 PM
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Here's the pic
Looking good!
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07-17-2012, 05:54 PM
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Ah, those 15 minutes of fame 
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Strayed to the Dark Diesel Side
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07-17-2012, 06:05 PM
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07-18-2012, 05:27 AM
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How about painting it yellow with black tiger / bee stripes ?
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Strayed to the Dark Diesel Side
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07-18-2012, 10:49 AM
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How about painting it yellow with black tiger / bee stripes ? |
Hell, find some of the vinyl camouflaging car companies use for new model testing and cover the whole vehicle. Then see how people react! |
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07-18-2012, 11:00 AM
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Yeah, leave Sven7 alone with it for a day!
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Originally Posted by sheepdog44
Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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07-19-2012, 08:19 AM
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It's actually a nice shape. Really makes the rest of the car look like a box, The Mk2 Jetta was advertised as pretty aero for the time.
How much does it weigh?
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07-19-2012, 01:54 PM
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Got MPG?
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Hell, find some of the vinyl camouflaging car companies use for new model testing and cover the whole vehicle. Then see how people react!
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