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Old 09-01-2011, 08:56 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I'd still be interested in how others tackle gravity.
Hills are my friend, and the mpg gauge agrees. I can stay near peak bsfc rpms for longer with the throttle open more towards peak bsfc load, and extended glides on the back side. Ascending hills is like uber-efficient energy storage, manage 'em wisely.
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