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Old 01-30-2012, 11:31 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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

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90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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At what speed do you want to attain 60 mpg? That's the $60,000 question.

If you're looking for 60+ mpg at 65+ mph, it's going to be quite difficult without extensive aero mods. I think I read you're planning to play with the fuel mapping via megasquirt (?) as well, which would also increase NOx emissions (assuming your goal is leaning fuel trim).

I can vouch for the rolling resistance performance of Bridgestone Potenza RE92 14 inch tires designed for the gen 1. Honda Insight: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eet-19126.html
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