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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-27-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
Posted By Rango318
Thanks everyone. I ended up going with a...

Thanks everyone. I ended up going with a different tire all together after reading the reviews. Should still be one designed for better fuel economy, and also 205 55r17. Best of both worlds in my...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-05-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Been a little while since I've posted an update. ...

Been a little while since I've posted an update. My MPG has fluctuated between 50.7 and 52.2 over the last 4 tanks, so not very good IMO. I put my smaller and lighter wheels back on for winter at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-24-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Thanks. I'm going to be attempting to do the...

Thanks. I'm going to be attempting to do the same again this tank, not distance, but overall MPG. I have a trip I must take next weekend, so I'll be filling up Thursday night. If I can break at...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-23-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
A quick update. I filled up yesterday after...

A quick update. I filled up yesterday after managing to drive 1 full tank without beating on the car, or making any longer than usual trips. My normal before the pan MPG was anywhere from...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-13-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
I would say the pan definitely helped. The larger...

I would say the pan definitely helped. The larger tires have made the effect less noticeable, but I will soon be switching to my stock 15s for winter. Maybe I'll get a tank or two in before winter...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-13-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
So, I'm currently on my forth tank after TDIfest...

So, I'm currently on my forth tank after TDIfest with the pan on.
The first tank after was 53.3, but it had about 400 miles highway driving.
Second tank was normal driving, 52.7
Third tank I was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-25-2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Quick update. Pan seems to be holding up...

Quick update.

Pan seems to be holding up well. Still on the lookout for another bed liner to finish the back of the car. Last few tanks have been more consistent, as well as slightly higher than...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-10-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Sorry about that. I'll edit the previous post...

Sorry about that. I'll edit the previous post also.

The trip there was 58 MPG

Driving around Maine was looking really good, until I drove up Mt. Washington. 53.4 MPG

The drive home was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-09-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Trip Details I did fill all the tires to max...

Trip Details
I did fill all the tires to max sidewall before leaving, 50psi.

First tank, Thursday: left my house at 6 am, filled up the night before. first 50 miles or so was back road...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-09-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
So I'm back from TDIFest. I have all of my fuel...

So I'm back from TDIFest. I have all of my fuel logs up, and will go into greater detail if you wish.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-04-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
My trip to TDIFEST in Maine was 908 miles on...

My trip to TDIFEST in Maine was 908 miles on 15.654 gallons. 58mpg. Not bad for such wide and heavy tires
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-01-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Not a problem about the questions. Total...

Not a problem about the questions.

Total added weight was somewhere around 10-15lb. Not much. The bed liner is very light weight. It is very strong when you try to bend it against the ridges,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-01-2015, 01:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
I used self tapping screws to screw into part of...

I used self tapping screws to screw into part of the frame, and a few other random places I thought would help keep it attached.

I had tried using ramps and jack stands the first time, and it was...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t651/millere58...

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t651/millere5815/20150829_002342_zpsofl88kxd.jpg (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/millere5815/media/20150829_002342_zpsofl88kxd.jpg.html)
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
Front View Photo by millere5815 | Photobucket...

Front View Photo by millere5815 | Photobucket (http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/millere5815/media/20150829_002403_zpsajp2oijj.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)

having problems uploading pics. I'll try again...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-29-2015, 10:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
SO, I FINALLY GOT IT INSTALLED!!!!! A newly...

SO, I FINALLY GOT IT INSTALLED!!!!! A newly acquired friend has a lift at his house, and so we got the full pan on Friday night. I have some pics, but it might take a day to get them off my phone. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-10-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
No updates yet. I should have this whole weekend...

No updates yet. I should have this whole weekend free, so I'm going to try it again. I am using metal screws to hold the pan to the frame of the Jetta, Hopefully....
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-26-2014, 01:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
So due to a few complications with today, I was...

So due to a few complications with today, I was unable to attach the rest of the pan. I got the Passat guard on Friday night, but the bed liner part is not on. MAYBE, I .may have time next week to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t651/millere58...

http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t651/millere5815/20141025_094611_zps12ff7840.jpg
Truck bed after being cut down
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-24-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,861
Posted By Rango318
mk4 jetta TDI mostly full belly pan build

So, I have finally gotten around to building the underbelly for my 2002 Jetta. A little information to start. It is an automatic, with just over 239k miles. Current mods are front air dam (which is...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-14-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,377
Posted By Rango318
Well I finally broke down and bought the parts I...

Well I finally broke down and bought the parts I wanted. Bought .216 injector nozzles, the in-line tuner that you suggested, a new timing belt, and a VagCom
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-12-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,377
Posted By Rango318
Mcbota, when I accelerate, I don't keep it under...

Mcbota, when I accelerate, I don't keep it under 2000 rpms when I am driving this way. My car usually shifts around 3.5k-3.8k under hard take off. If I am taking off slowly, the way I use to, it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-09-2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,772
Posted By Rango318
Thank you everyone for the ideas. I am sorry I...

Thank you everyone for the ideas. I am sorry I have not been on to reply. Been without internet for a few weeks. In that time, I have done more driving, and have not been able to tell any...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-10-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,772
Posted By Rango318
Ok. I think i got it. yep Ok. ...

Ok. I think i got it.


yep

Ok. first 3 are before the hatch is up. Also the last one is as well. the rest are hatch up
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