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Old 12-04-2007, 07:57 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RH77 View Post
Technique is great, but what if you want to just hop in the vehicle and drive reasonably?

I prefer to rely on mods more. Besides, if someone else drives the car, those fuel saving devices are in place.

Best of all, I suppose, is to start with a great platform.

I'll admit, I had the biggest jump with extreme technique, but it wears on more than just the longevity of vehicle components. I'll still engine-off coast now and then -- but not as often, for example

RH77
Ahhh, but the cost to change techniques is priceless.. You don't have to be completely radical to show a huge increase if FE with techniques alone.
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