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Originally Posted by nbleak21
I've been lurking the ecomodder forum on and off for a while now, utilizing some of the driving techniques and admiring some of the work done in order to crank out the MPG's!
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Welcome!
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Originally Posted by nbleak21
I've recently shifted from a 7mi daily commute (3.5mi each way) to over a 240mi daily commute... needless to say, I've parked the truck, and have been logging 1200mi per week on the Acura instead.
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OMG! I did this once, but mine was only 200 miles. Is there any way you can find a place to crash one or two nights a week closer to work? Save $20 in gas alone--without factoring miles--and so much less hassle.
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Originally Posted by nbleak21
currently the Acura has antenna delete, suspension dropped (lowering struts/springs) but nothing else. I've been monitoring the fuel consumption via the BHP Torque app (with bluetooth obd2 transmitter) and have had an LTA of 29.9mpg varying from 26.6-34.2mpg per tank depending on driving conditions and driver habits. Ideally I'd like to get that number over 40mpg for my commute.
future mods in store:
full (removable) grill blocks
LRR tires
rear belly pan
weight reduction (pass seat, rear seats etc)
smooth wheel covers
tire spats
rear wheel skirts
manual vtec over-ride
more stringent driving techniques
any advice, tips would be greatly appreciated. I'll be starting tomorrow by doing the grill blocks!
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The grill block and the driving techniques are the best bangs for the buck on this list. Boost your tire pressure. Mine are at 58psi right now, though you'll have to judge safety and ride quality for yourself. The least helpful idea on your list--given your highway conditions--will be the weight reduction. I took a lot of weight off my car, like seats, but if you are not doing pulse and glide but are just at steady-cruise on the freeway, the weight reduction is much less meaningful. LRR tires could be cool, but what are your current tires like? If they are older and not super sticky, they might be quite good, compared to new LRRs.
Why vtec override? If you drive mellow, shouldn't it be possible to keep the vtec from engaging?