[Poganwarrior]

Hey all,

today I purchased a v8 Soarer off of a friend for $2000 AU, it roughly does $50 AU, for 400km. I bought the car because I love it, not for any other reason. I like how it looks, I like how it drives... Anyways, enough of that. To the challenge!

During the next few months (possibly years), I want to turn this guzzler into a fuel economy beast. As long as I can't ruin the car, I'm willing to try any mods you guys want to try out. I see this as a community effort as much as anything.

Now, to the nitty gritty bits. I don't want to change the engine, it would in all honesty be too easy to give it a new engine and call it a day. Thats no fun. I'd also prefer if we keep the solar panels off of the roof. Short of that though? I'm game for anything! I'm willing to put time and effort into this, to learn and to try out any crazy mods you have in mind.

Thoughts, speculations? And a place to start. I've read +65 efficiency mods, and +100 hypermilling tips (and done a bit of research). I've already got some measurements to make a 'Under tray', and I'll be making a 'ScanGauge' on the weekend. But in all honesty, being a P-plate driver and someone who has only thought about fuel saving (or even my own car) in the last month or so, I'd love some help. Once I've got my assignment of fuel economy rolling I'll be making a new thread of my finds, of what I've done and anything new! Lets turn this into a success story!