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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by teamneon, Feb 19, 2014.

  1. teamneon

    teamneon Junior Member

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    Deer totalled my Scion xb rs1 a few weeks ago and I was looking for something to beat my 31mpg....my dad has a prius so we searched for the last few weeks and found one today!

    Its a 2010 Winter gray metallic. My list of mods immediately are:
    17" dark wheels and tires.
    Dark windows
    Husky floormats and cargo mat.
    Neoprene seat covers.

    Later I want a roof rack and one of those bullet looking cargo carriers for trips.

    Tips on where to buy wheel/tire combo besides tirerack?
     
    #1 teamneon, Feb 19, 2014
  2. fuzzy1

    fuzzy1 Senior Member

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    Just remember that 17"s will take a couple tics off mpg, while any external carrier will take a big bite out of it. As long as you are OK with that, that those mods are worth those lost mpg, then no problem. A Prius with a roof rack will still do far better than the old car with a roof rack.
     
    #2 fuzzy1, Feb 19, 2014
  3. teamneon

    teamneon Junior Member

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    Ya i figured i would lose a few for the 17's...but ive never had a "normal" car so i have to customize it as much as the boss lets me! Also, I was browsing the forum and seeing mpg loss for racks. I like the air dam add-on you can buy (yakima maybe?) And i wont use that bullet cargo carrier unless we take a trip
     
    #3 teamneon, Feb 19, 2014
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