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Old 08-05-2010, 03:00 PM   #14 (permalink)
moorecomp
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The biggest benefit in around town driving is weight reduction. I have noticed a decrease in drag, as I have a large hill I EOC down every morning. Before, I could not maintain 55mph from the top due to a slightly less steep area near the top. Now I can start coasting at 55mph from the top and I do not go below 55 in the less steep area. Also get to my top speed of 60mph much earlier, and have to brake twice before the bottom. A quick read is ~2mpg increase in my mileage.
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