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Originally Posted by theycallmeebryan
First, you need to see if the speedo is calibrated properly.
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Ah as in everything in life the devil is in the details. I was already planning on doing a tank average and comparing it to the gauge, but this seems like a good extra step. In some ways I almost don't want to know if it is off. Would make the new car seem like a worse deal ha. Guess knowing is always better.
Anyways the average is down to about 45mpg now. A long trip with traffic and AC and I was probably only averaging low 30's during it. After finally having a car with AC I'm going to abuse it for the time being. Not sure what mods I even want to do. Pumping up tires seems like an easy choice. The bottom is smooth as can be already. Partial grill block seems to be justified as this car has a big upper and lower grill. Other than that seems like it might just be improving technique. I'll admit, I've spun the tires once or twice to prove I can, even with my econobox. Having a clutch to play with gives the illusion of a powerful car. Not sure I'll ever go back to automatic.