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Superfuelgero · 02-20-2014, 08:36 PM

Thank you for the comments.

The fact I only have about 1 day to work on one is major constraint (darn constant overtime). But the day is over the weekend, so I have a few days to do minor tweaks/ adjustments/ pull off before I leave.

The other drivers have been warned of the cruise issue, but that doesn't make it any less of a pain after 33 hours each way behind the wheel. May look into a hand throttle (locking), quick and dirty.

The time for mpguino is due to the supporting mod to cleanly mount. Was thinking the contest would be good. Along with "He's asleep, I'm going to crank up the speed... Oh, crap, look at the Mpg! he's going to be pissed, I better slow down".

The discs would be nice, and I think I have the mounting sorted. The main problem has been the VX alloys. Not sure how the tape method would work with those.

The pan could be done quickly, but may catch fire if I don't spend the time clearancing.

Speed, I drive slow (55 in 65 normally), but I'm not sure if the can/will. On a long drive, slower driving does add up. I did think about removing/ replacing the speedo needle so it reads 15mph high...

Others suggested, but have already been done:
-Grill block.
-Tires at 50
-Intake flipped towards radiator
-Ethanol free, but harder to find on the open road.

02-20-2014, 08:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Superfuelgero Too busy for gas stations Join Date: May 2013 Location: The intersection of TN/MS/AL Posts: 460 Turtle - '92 Honda Civic Vx Team Honda 90 day: 67.09 mpg (US) Rolla - '10 Toyota Corolla Le Beast - '91 Chevy V2500 Bus - '01 VW Eurovan MV Speed - '93 Harley bored and storked Harley w/ turbo/ nitrous 90 day: 53.09 mpg (US) Cal - '68 Ford Mustang GT/CS Thanks: 87 Thanked 176 Times in 114 Posts	Thank you for the comments. The fact I only have about 1 day to work on one is major constraint (darn constant overtime). But the day is over the weekend, so I have a few days to do minor tweaks/ adjustments/ pull off before I leave. The other drivers have been warned of the cruise issue, but that doesn't make it any less of a pain after 33 hours each way behind the wheel. May look into a hand throttle (locking), quick and dirty. The time for mpguino is due to the supporting mod to cleanly mount. Was thinking the contest would be good. Along with "He's asleep, I'm going to crank up the speed... Oh, crap, look at the Mpg! he's going to be pissed, I better slow down". The discs would be nice, and I think I have the mounting sorted. The main problem has been the VX alloys. Not sure how the tape method would work with those. The pan could be done quickly, but may catch fire if I don't spend the time clearancing. Speed, I drive slow (55 in 65 normally), but I'm not sure if the can/will. On a long drive, slower driving does add up. I did think about removing/ replacing the speedo needle so it reads 15mph high... Others suggested, but have already been done: -Grill block. -Tires at 50 -Intake flipped towards radiator -Ethanol free, but harder to find on the open road. __________________ Shooting for 600 miles of range at 65-70 mph out of a vx. Last edited by Superfuelgero; 02-20-2014 at 09:02 PM..