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Hi Guys
Hi Guys.
I started Hypermiling a few weeks ago with my 81 rabbit diesel 1.6 na and had some decent results.
416.6 miles used 7.4 gallons or 56 mpgs. these arent hyw miles but the back roads in east texas. Average Speed maybe 40 mpgs, never going over 50 and more often than not onder 40. I started doing engine off coasting this tank. the car has a 5 speed in it and i try to get in it as fast as i can on semi level ground or stay in 4th and just touch the gas peddle for the hilly areas.
I saw where Project Sipster got 84 mpgs with some areo mods and swapping the engine. Im wondering if i do the areo mods but no engine swap how high this thing might get. im no speed demon and am never in a hurry so hopefully someday we will see.
My first mod i think will be a full belly pan. i have an cow feeder on the property that has enough galvinized sheet metal on it to cover the belly. I think this will help a bunch since the back end of the rabbit undderbelly can catch a LOT of wind the way its designed.
Looking forward to reading more and learning more from the sight.
Thanks for reading, Don
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