Frontal area reduction
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Introduction
This mod involves any radical modification that reduces frontal area (aside from simple removal of a mirror, roof racks, etc., or lowering). This may include chopped tops, or other reforming of the body.
Contents
Instructions for mod
Information required: How do people perform this modification, pictures, problems, what to look out for
Information required: A listing for different ways to do this if its different on different types of cars
User experiences
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| User Name | Car Make, Model, Year | Cost of Mod | Time to Perform Mod | MPG Before Mod | MPG After Mod | MPG improvement guess | Instruction Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeadAt40 | Honda, Civic, 88 | A long time | unknown (around 37 MPG) | additional 5 MPG | 13.5% assuming originally 37 MPG | Chopped & dropped '88 Civic = +5 mpg More pictures and info |
Problems / Consequences of mod
Information required: What are the consequences of the mod, Eg: drivability issue, stalling, engine wear,
References
Forum thread links
Chopped & dropped '88 Civic = +5 mpg
Another chopped car with better MPG - Metro convertible
