First a Myvi 1.3L (AT) car and RM10,000 are given for modifications, how can it be better for any competition. Various modifications can be done ranging from minor tuning to body shaping to engine retrofitting.
So, what can be done actually to our current Myvi ? How to increase fuel economy? Well if your are interested, here's some tips for ya.
- Throw off parasitic load, like unwanted spare tyres ( you can call someone to help you out in Malaysia)
- Turn off air con when you dont feel so hot actually.
- Prevent idling by turning off your engine whenever is possible. (eg waiting to pick up somebody after tuition, market..)
- Make sure your tyre is properly inflated. ( the label stuck at the side of the door frame IS your bible. )
- Tune your car, ask some local car shop to do the tunings.
Okay...what do we do in our modified myvi for the competitions?
- body reshaping ( some minor body modes for appearance and aerodynamics )
- weight reduction ( basically strip the car )
- engine retrofit ( secret weapon)
- ECU hacking
If you're really into it, sign up for USM SAE membership which allows you access to USM SAE chapter e-bulletin. You can see what really is done on the myvi k3ve engine and we got 81% improvement on fuel consumption for the race only, not for on road use.
You can get your membership through notices around mechanical engineering school or approach SAE officers.(2009/2010 2nd Year) David Chew (mech) Siu Hou ( Manufac) Jun Lii ( Mech).
-David
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