Jump to content
kremer4

My FFH with 18s

Recommended Posts

Ordered the 18" 2010 Ford Fusion wheels off Ebay. Also have the spoiler on order.

After about 200 miles on the 18s I have not noticed a drastic change in MPG. I commute 65 miles round trip down 66 in Washington every day. So far I'm averaging 38MPG with the new wheels. I was getting about 39-40 before. Pics below.

 

Also I created a Forum last night for Hybrid Cars. So far the only forum is for the FFH, please check it out and let me know what you think.

 

www.hybridcarforums.org

 

IMG_0110.JPG

 

IMG_0111.JPG

 

IMG_0112.JPG

 

IMG_0109.JPG

Edited by kremer4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They look really good and if all they cost you are 1-2 mpg, no big deal. Some would probably say though that IT IS a big deal but the only one it matters to is yourself. Car looks sportier then any other FFH.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They look really good and if all they cost you are 1-2 mpg, no big deal. Some would probably say though that IT IS a big deal but the only one it matters to is yourself. Car looks sportier then any other FFH.

 

Thanks, I think the spoiler will make a big difference too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Speaking of mods, has anybody looked at changing out that antenna? I wonder if there's something a little more pleasing, something similiar to the BMW shark fin antennas.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Speaking of mods, has anybody looked at changing out that antenna? I wonder if there's something a little more pleasing, something similiar to the BMW shark fin antennas.

 

The antenna just plain sucks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

those " 18s look GOOD - whats wrong with the stock FFH antenna ?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Your new, larger wheels look very nice, kremer4. One day, when funds materialize, I would like to change the ones on my hybrid, too. I personally prefer the chrome look and in particular desire larger gaps between the spoke rims. The current stock hybrid wheels have too many small crevices for brake dust to get into and as such are a real pain in the butt to wash by hand.

 

As far as the appearance of the stock antenna, I suppose it all depends on the color of the car it sits on. My car is white and the black antenna sticks out like a sore thumb. Replacing it with a body-color, shark fin style antenna is high on my list of improvements. I'm just waiting to hear more info from others here on the forum who have made the switch to let me know how it performs.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the compliments :) I can't wait to get the spoiler on there.

 

If you guys get a chance please try out my Forum www.hybridcarforums.org

Need some testers and feedback.

 

Also you can change the layout (theme) at the bottom, let me know which your prefer. Thanks.

Edited by kremer4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Attn. kremer4: I can't seem to log onto your website, www.hybridcarforums.org . Each time I search for it, both through yahoo and google, every other site but yours appears...especially the hybridcarforums.com site which I know is not the one you suggested we look at. Any ideas? Anyone else have this problem?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

those " 18s look GOOD - whats wrong with the stock FFH antenna ?

 

just don't like it. The shark fin type looks much better.

 

Dan

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Attn. kremer4: I can't seem to log onto your website, www.hybridcarforums.org . Each time I search for it, both through yahoo and google, every other site but yours appears...especially the hybridcarforums.com site which I know is not the one you suggested we look at. Any ideas? Anyone else have this problem?

 

I hasn't been crawled by the search engines yet, but can you go directly to it by clicking Here and register?

Let me know.

Edited by kremer4

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

20's from the Edge mang, that would look HAWT! happy%20feet.gif I wonder if the wheels on my Flex would fit, just to see what 20's look like on the Fusion.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Speaking of mods, has anybody looked at changing out that antenna? I wonder if there's something a little more pleasing, something similiar to the BMW shark fin antennas.

 

Try going to Virtual Garage for their shark fin antenna. Not sure if it will work for satelite radio though. Works great on my other car though and they paint to match for $80 if i recall shipping included. I believe it came from Canada.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

There are some Shark fin antennas out there. Heard they were okay.

 

Also, with different sized tires/wheels, did you alter the speedo? The different rolling radius will change the speed, and may affect what the computer thinks it's doing for MPG.

 

Good luck. Nice ride!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I hasn't been crawled by the search engines yet, but can you go directly to it by clicking Here and register?

Let me know.

Your link doesn't work............

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...

×
×
  • Create New...