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Old 01-24-2012, 09:39 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
Team Metro
Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Nevyn View Post
Tank MPG is down, but Tank TIME is up - how many extra days are you going between fills now?
A lot! Looks like I only put 2 tanks of gas through the Firefly in 2010.

2011 was more convoluted because I got the UFO. Probably 4 tanks between them both.

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Originally Posted by Grant-53 View Post
A good trailer is very handy. I suggest a 3/8 inch throttle joint for the hitch and 1-1/2 inch angle aluminum for the frame would help those who don't weld.
Good idea. Had to look up "throttle joint":




I plan to improve my bike trailer this year. It needs some sides on it (or some kind of bin) so I can just throw stuff "in" it, instead of always having to strap stuff ON to it.
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