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Old 12-05-2013, 03:52 PM   #9 (permalink)
focus1.6uk
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Thanks for all the positive comments, I have gotten 70-72 mpg (imp) on a few journeys now but the cold weather has had an impact;the interior heater even cools when coasting!

I've not had much success with pulse and glide but I'm getting good results by keeping boost <5 psi on flat motorways and <7-8psi on inclines which holds my cruising speed or bleeds a little off. I also neutral coast, try to avoid use of the brakes and follow most of the milder Hypermiling tips.

As an aside, the 1.6 110hp petrol is geared very short, 70 mph at 3500 rpm!

Current 'mods'
Scangauge II
Slightly higher tyre pressure
(Factory wheel spats and front undertray)

Future mods and maintenance
Boost gauge
Extensive grille blocking
Delete the only muffler on the car/straight through muffler
ECU remap
Delete mudflaps x4
Synthetic engine and gearbox oil
Non-winter tyres and alignment
&
Constant 'throttle' cruise control if I work out how to do it and a coolant heater too would be great!

Thanks for reading
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