[QUOTE=metromizer;40034]Maybe I should try slowing down to 55mph... I learned on one 200mile trip, if I drive 70 or 75mph, my mileage drops like a stone to about 36mpg. I live and commute through the SF Bay Area, anyone from here knows that while driving 55mph on the freeway, you get run over... I'll have to think about that. I think I may swap the crown gear or entire trans to get a taller final drive. Not sure I want to tackle that this summer, but we'll see. My goal is still 65mph commute, and 50mpg average, day in and day out (not just a magic tankful every now and again).QUOTE]
If you do slow down you'll be SSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOO Happy with the results. I too deal with the same issue. I have a 140 mile commute to and from work and I get pushed EVERY day! I try my best to keep it a 55 mph. I just put my metro on the road last week and my first mpg check was 59.4 mpg. I was the only guy at the pumps smiling. Since this is a long weekend for me and if I have time I'm going to put a swift trans in with the taller rear gear in it. Can't wait
I'm also looking into an sequential LED light bar that will neatly fit in/on the rear bumper or hatch of my metro, so people know to get over before they come up on me at 80+ and then have to jamb on their brakes.
Johnny, The car is coming along GREAT!
