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Forum: Aerodynamics 12-30-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Nah, that's Emily, my '62 Mercury Comet. She's my...

Nah, that's Emily, my '62 Mercury Comet. She's my ongoing project, and is far from finished.

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2844031455_909d68d3f4.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-14-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
No thanks, I prefer to a)actually change out the...

No thanks, I prefer to a)actually change out the oil to remove all the contamination the filter can't get out and b)run a product that has been tested and certified.
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-12-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Front belly pan installed. Before: ...

Front belly pan installed.

Before:

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3095988753_6c831110f7.jpg (https://flickr.com/photos/improbcat/3095988753/in/set-72157603338826414/)...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-20-2008, 04:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
I've been keeping up with my gaslog and noting in...

I've been keeping up with my gaslog and noting in it when improvements are added. They haven't shown as much as I'd hoped because they are relatively subtle and I'm not good at consistently driving...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-19-2008, 09:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Can you spot the Grill block? ...

Can you spot the Grill block?
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3036263316_3bcb891727.jpg (https://flickr.com/photos/improbcat/3036263316/in/set-72157603338826414/)

Though it is basically...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-03-2008, 08:39 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
I use the scanguage for a rough idea of my mpg...

I use the scanguage for a rough idea of my mpg while driving, but figure my mpg per tank the old fashioned way. I fill up at a lot of different gas stations so due to the variance in pumps I can't...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-03-2008, 04:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Well my tanks since the addition of the undertray...

Well my tanks since the addition of the undertray & lip have not shown any improvement. If anything they seem to have gone down slightly.

I'm wondering if the front lip is to blame. There is a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2008, 05:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Just the front one for right now. The rear one...

Just the front one for right now. The rear one tends to last longer since the exhaust has been treated by the cat by then and is cleaner.



They are a pretty sweet piece of kit.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
By and large it is sticking ok, the only problem...

By and large it is sticking ok, the only problem spots have been the slight "kickup" towards the center of the bumper on each side, and the very back edge near the tire.

The "kickup" may only be...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
I think I paid $7-8 for a 9ft foam rubber seal,...

I think I paid $7-8 for a 9ft foam rubber seal, plus I had to buy two rolls of heavy-duty double-sided tape.



I got my through a buddy who works at a sign shop. It was free as it was cut-offs...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-25-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
My box has over 105K on it, and still has the...

My box has over 105K on it, and still has the original O2 sensors. The one front of the cat is my primary concern as the replacement interval is 100K or less and while I haven't been throwing codes,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-24-2008, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Nothing dramatic, my most recent tank was just...

Nothing dramatic, my most recent tank was just shy of 38mpg. Unfortunately my mpg have been steadily dropping because my O2 sensors are overdue for replacement and I don't have the $250 for them. So...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-04-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
After months of slacking, I finally got around to...

After months of slacking, I finally got around to doing some areo mods to Box.

First up was a new front lip spoiler made from a garage door seal. It is only about 1" tall, but the front is low...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-19-2008, 07:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,794
Posted By Improbcat
Aero aids on an xB.

Having gotten as far as I'm going to get in the near future with driving changes, I'm looking at further ways to up the mpg on Box.

I'd rather not drastically alter the exterior of the vehicle at...
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