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1992 Honda Civic - 70mpg

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Old 05-10-2008 | 09:26 AM
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Thass why God created teh diesel.
Seriously though, it's a good idea, but poooooor execution.
Old 05-10-2008 | 09:30 AM
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It looks like he stripped it too. Plus no side mirrors, so technically, its illegal, but SC doesn't have annual inspections.
Old 05-10-2008 | 09:57 AM
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I wish I still have link to "Future Car" this German engineer was able to reduce 50% of fuel consumption by making the front of a regular 18 wheelers more aerodynamic. That without touching the weight and the engine of the car.
Old 05-10-2008 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ace123,May 10 2008, 08:23 AM
buy a damn motorcycle
Motorcycles get about 40 mpg, and isn't practical at all for 100 mile a day commute.
Old 05-10-2008 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Lice Locket,May 10 2008, 11:33 AM
Motorcycles get about 40 mpg, and isn't practical at all for 100 mile a day commute.
Depends on the motorcycle. Go get a ninja 250, and you'll see 70 mpg.
Old 05-10-2008 | 12:49 PM
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I'll throw rocks at it.

On a serious note, he got a great project there just that he needs some help in the looks department.
Old 05-10-2008 | 05:34 PM
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Excuse me, I'm calling BS. 55mpg in the city??? C'mon. At low speeds, aerodynamic drag is not enough of a factor to improve mpg from what, maybe 30... to 55. Not to mention, the science of aerodynamics is just that, a science. Who knows what this rolling disaster will do at hi speeds.
Old 05-10-2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDonEffect,May 10 2008, 09:26 AM
Seriously though, it's a good idea, but poooooor execution.
/agree a lesson in aerodynamics. Some one else could do it where it looked much better.
Old 05-10-2008 | 08:46 PM
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i'd rock it but i would continuously work on improving the looks make it look better. or tint the windows really dark
Old 05-11-2008 | 07:35 AM
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yes, yes I would. that or a geo metro XLS or something that got 60mpg


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