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02-06-2006, 10:21 AM
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Because it dosen't help that
Because it dosen't help that much. And ride comfort will suffer.
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2008 EPA adjusted:
Distance traveled by bicycle in 2007= 1,830ish miles
Average commute speed=25mph (yes, that's in a car)
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02-06-2006, 01:29 PM
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SVOboy, are your seatbelts
SVOboy, are your seatbelts door mounted? If not, do you want to sell your door liners? 
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02-06-2006, 01:34 PM
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Looks like he has a 1991, so
Looks like he has a 1991, so his seat belts are door mounted.
I can keep an eye out in the junkyard if you want... shipping might be a killer though.
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02-06-2006, 02:06 PM
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*shrug*
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Quote:Because it dosen't
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Because it dosen't help that much. And ride comfort will suffer.
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Ride comfort is for losers,  , I'll strip it until I feel it is no longer necessary by my figuring.
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02-06-2006, 04:49 PM
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I would of only stripped the
I would of only stripped the back of the car. Not the dash or the doors or where the shifter is. Your car is light as is. Focus on airdonamics, even cars that are 3500lbs work on their airdonamics and gain a lot of mpgs.
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02-06-2006, 04:52 PM
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*shrug*
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I am focusing on what I can
I am focusing on what I can afford right now.
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02-06-2006, 05:08 PM
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I understand. But before you
I understand. But before you spend money on seats consider doing a lot of airdonamic stuff first. I have only spent $30 on my airdonamic crap and I still have plenty of metal left.
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02-06-2006, 05:10 PM
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*shrug*
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I won't be spending money on
I won't be spending money on seat for a long time. I know to do aero mods.
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02-06-2006, 05:31 PM
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the thing is, aerodynamic
the thing is, aerodynamic mods help your hwy mpg - they don't contribute to city efficiency.
weight reduction mainly helps your city mpg where you are constantly varying your speed.
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02-06-2006, 05:50 PM
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*shrug*
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I drive 90-95% city also, so
I drive 90-95% city also, so meh. We shall see. I want to build it for all around mileage nonetheless.
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