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Old 09-23-2008, 02:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question What's in a name? (SERIOUS DON'T LOOK!)

Well now that I have your attention I feel it is time that my new addition ('98 Metro LSi) final gets the respect it deserves. I've been focused on breaking the 50MPG mark but it seems like I can't get there. I believe the main problem is that my wonderful vehicle doesn't have an identity!! I KNOW SHOCKING! By not having a moniker I have seen a total slacking in stature (might be the suspension), no sense of prestige (could be that I forgot to wash it), and finally a complete loss of spirit (might be the grill block...). These all lead to reduced achievement at the gas pump. I NEED HELP!! Please help my Metro find it's identity in a name suitable of vehicle that is faster than a plodding turtle, more powerful than the XFi, able to leap small gas stations in single coast!! Please hurry my MPG is getting worse by the second I need help EcoModder!!!


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Old 09-23-2008, 02:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I NEED HELP!! Please help my Metro find it's identity in a name suitable of vehicle that is faster than a plodding turtle, more powerful than the XFi, able to leap small gas stations in single coast!! Please hurry my MPG is getting worse by the second I need help EcoModder!!!
Oh, goodie, a contest...

Truthfully, your car is not bad, soo...

I'd christen it:
  1. "FunkJumper" (FunkSkunk's Puddle Jumper)

  2. "NB4AM" (Not Bad For A Metro)

    Or simply...

  3. "Not Bad" (All implications)
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Old 09-23-2008, 04:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Geo Quattro - you could have a Schlick *or* an Audi Badge somewhere on the car. You could use the "shaving" metaphor for all the mods you are doing. Shaving MPG doesn't work, but shaving l/km down bit by bit does work.

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Old 09-23-2008, 05:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 09-23-2008, 09:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I believe that a car will reveal its name to you. As you drive it and learn its personality, its preferred moniker will become apparent. It's all very zen like and mystical.
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