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Whoops · 05-07-2009, 05:50 PM

Just wanted to say I think everyone who participated did a great job. Very impressive!

On the fuel fill I think when your using that small a amount of fuel it get's a bit tricky. A issue I have encountered is how much of a slope and which direction it is, primarily across the car, although fron to back is probably a issue as well. I seen as much as a 10-15% difference with pretty minimal slope changes.

For a finely cut competition, maybe each car needs the exact same pump and orientation, along with a dip stick, so you could come nearly up to the top of the fill neck?

Still, Great Job!

05-07-2009, 05:50 PM	#91 (permalink)
Whoops EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 112 Whoop's Wheels - '89 Honda Civic Wagovan 90 day: 39.09 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Just wanted to say I think everyone who participated did a great job. Very impressive! On the fuel fill I think when your using that small a amount of fuel it get's a bit tricky. A issue I have encountered is how much of a slope and which direction it is, primarily across the car, although fron to back is probably a issue as well. I seen as much as a 10-15% difference with pretty minimal slope changes. For a finely cut competition, maybe each car needs the exact same pump and orientation, along with a dip stick, so you could come nearly up to the top of the fill neck? Still, Great Job! Last edited by Whoops; 05-07-2009 at 06:11 PM..