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Old 05-26-2011, 06:26 PM   #294 (permalink)
zonker
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90 day: 30.51 mpg (US)

'89 Metro - The Egg - '89 Geo Metro Base
90 day: 50.71 mpg (US)

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I would suggest to anyone trying this to hook the seatbelt under your own belt to give the appearance of wearing it if the police are particularly nasty about seatbelt wearing as they are here. What is most important is that YOU know you are not wearing the seatbelt and are driving with this conciousness.
I welcome any criticism or remarks about this and also refer anyone who is interested in the relative efficacy of seatbelts to read up on the work of English researcher Prof. John Adams.
Ahh the power of the mind!

I think that this logic could apply to many safety related items that are equipped on ones vehicle. Here's a list of additional "eco-dolt" mods:

1. Bald Tires - retrofit your vehicle with tires that have long since lost their tread (benefit: lower rolling resistance)

2. Purge all Brake Fluid - this will make incentive for the driver to not bother using the brake pedal (benefit: longer perpetual motion)

3. Disable the Fuel Gauge - the driver will constantly see the gas gauge needle on the reserve mark (benefit: one will always drive like they are on fumes between fill ups)

4. Drive at night without headlights - this will shorten the distance of vision, therefore reducing the speed the driver will take comfort in driving. (benefit: slower travel speeds = mpg gains).

Perhaps the best way to convince the brain about economy is to undergo professional hypnosis, telling yourself you are not wearing the seat belt, as well as items 1-4 are in effect.

At that point one might surmise you'll be walking or taking mass transit, so the fuel savings will be monumental!

Last edited by zonker; 05-26-2011 at 08:22 PM..
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