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Originally Posted by Arragonis
Comparisons for George -
Acceleration - Agreed, its an issue to work out the best approach. The guy with the highest MPG I know of (a C1) uses < 2500 rpm always. But I do sometimes go higher experimenting with P&G.
I have no spare or jack. I thought about the rear seat removal but it weighs less than my shoes 
Rear wiper is still on mine.
I thought about a vertical front wiper but AeroModder has a nice wiper deflector I intend to copy instead. He advised vertical would put something with drag onto a nice flat surface which seems logical.
I have tried passenger mirror folded, but not brave enough for both 
Pics would be superb, I have a "How To" for images in the, er, "how to" section. 
EDIT How to images : http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...der-18279.html
EDIT 2 - 52.74 (US MPG) for my new tank (filled today) - so Igor is way ahead of George. |
I still have the feeling that a quick acceleration is more economical but not sure. It seems everyone suggest slow with low rpm. I have tried it the last weeks and appears to work but it's painful to watch the gauge for the long slow acceleration. I will have to do more tests.
The wiper is really much too long. I found that 45 cm is quite sufficient. And I think I agree about the vertical wiper. I'll leave it horizontal. The deflector sounds interesting. Mine is good but not perfect.
My center mirror is always dark so I won't have to see too much of the line of cars following me but still give a bit of guidance to how the situation is. I only use the side mirrors in big cities. I wouln't remove them. I hope they are fairly good aerodynamically but I shall make some turf tests.
In the weekend it will be time for pictures -- and a permanent grill block. Big thanks for the howto.