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Originally Posted by zonker
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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!
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Zonker, I might try the potato chip solution.
Yes, if we could feel less safe than we actually are we might drive more cautiously with an corresponding fuel saving. Perhaps hypnosis might work.
Just out of interst, another feature of bald tires apart from being more efficient is that they do provide more grip- untill it rains.
But then getting back to the original idea ones fuel efficiency should increase then as fear again kicked in.