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09-07-2012, 06:52 AM | #1 |
Why is the 2012 rated 2mpg higher than 2011
And below. Is it a tire difference or did the body change effect the aerodynamics?
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09-07-2012, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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Probably cuz they have more prius' they rather sell you. Before there was only one...so they rated the yaris low mpg to try to get people in the prius.
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09-07-2012, 02:44 PM | #3 |
no show, no go :(
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from what i've read, it's due to better aerodynamics...
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09-08-2012, 01:08 AM | #4 |
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Quite likely, b20vteg. It doesn't take a lot to change the aerodynamics, and the results are often dramatic. All one has to do is follow F1 to learn that...
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09-12-2012, 09:49 PM | #5 |
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It just might be the 2012's new exhaust manifold design...
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09-12-2012, 10:48 PM | #6 |
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Wow that is different!
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09-13-2012, 02:24 AM | #7 |
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Oooooooo... Will that retrofit as a straight bolt on to the 2011? In the Miata world, a popular mod is to retrofit a 2001 tubular exhaust manifold for the 99-00 cast iron manifold. Works about as good as an aftermarket header but looks bone stock to the inspectors.
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09-13-2012, 12:16 PM | #8 |
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Yes, it will.
I know because I had replaced it with a Weapon R header that was listed for 2007-2011 models and it fit perfectly. |
09-13-2012, 04:55 PM | #9 |
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