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Thanks for the replies so far folks, all of them have given me new ideas.
Walking is ruled out, we are close enough to walk, but walking will be too tiring for the kids. For now anyway.
Electric conversion was really what I was thinking the replies would centre around - but the payback time being negative, well, I'll forget that idea!
Warm Air Intake I'll try and do this first. It seems to be the first that will help.
The car does have large front openings, the lower bumper has a large opening, and the front grill is open - I'll block those off in a manner that can be removed.
First things first though, I have to get my MPGuino finished installed and some data on coolant temperatures before and after to ensure I'm not cooking it.
Driving style was one of the first I started thinking of when I first came across this site (then I was lured to the MPGuino).
Since I thought more of that, pulse and glide has been predominantly what I've used where possible.
As to why I leave clutch in ? Pretty much cause I like to have control, ability to release the clutch have car already in gear was just a 'easy' thing. I should stop being so lazy.
Turning off and clutch starting I've started doing a little - but I would like to look more into whether this causes losses in start up / shut down.
The car also has a rear spoiler, I might look into whether that's a problem as well.
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