[j12piprius]

The instant feedback of the ultragauge has made a major difference to my driving. My previous high and typical average was 33.7 mph. Results were similar regardless of averaging 60 or 70 mph. Also I was having trouble keeping interested in mpg due to infrequent driving, and the long periods of time between feedback.

The instant feedback of the ultragauge changed this immediately and I am delighted. During my first 126.3 mile trip, my focus was entirely on the gauge, and not at all about passing the next cars in front of me. Typically I would speed up to the backs of the lines, coast in gear and repeat, which worked quite well and resulted in a new mark of 41.8 mpg! The return trip was even better ending up at 46.0 mpg. Yesterday I took a 239 round trip on the freeway (not as good of conditions) at 44.1 mpg.

Now I'm interested to get above 50, if possible. I'm looking to add a grill block, wheel covers, and to keep improving my technique.

So far I've been using only P&D, and coasted just a few times in neutral engine on. The Ex has a rough shift and loses 1 to 2 mph each time going back into gear, unless I rev up a bit first which uses more gas. Perhaps I can smooth this out, but will need to be able to coast much longer to use neutral very often.

The Ex doesn't glide very well. My old Chevy Celebrity can glide much farther in neutral. I can tell that air resistance slows the Ex down quite a bit, so perhaps the poor aerodynamics is the reason. Hopefully a grill block and wheel covers will help.