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Old 03-27-2014, 11:37 AM   #57 (permalink)
mikeyjd
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Matchbox - '93 Ford Festiva L
Team Ford
Last 3: 70.16 mpg (US)

Salamander - '99 Chrysler Concorde LXI
Team Dodge
90 day: 30.3 mpg (US)

Urquhart - '97 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 V6 3.4L DLX
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90 day: 25.81 mpg (US)

Smudge - '98 Toyota Tacoma
90 day: 40.65 mpg (US)

Calebro - '15 Renault Trafic 1.25 dci
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Originally Posted by cowmeat View Post
Do you have any pics of the work on yours? I'm looking to do some aero on mine, but I have almost no time or money to put into it, so I want to do whatever has been proven to get the best returns, and do it cheaply.
What tires were you running at 60 psi? I'm running mine at 5 over max, but you must have been way up there!
I drive at a max of 55 mph, usually more around 50, and I've barely broken 46 mpg with my current set-up, so any ideas would be appreciated!
Its all about engine off pulse & glide. The slower your speed the better the results ( as long as your in 5th gear) try to accelerate around 80% engine load. Weight reduction makes a pretty big difference on these smaller cars as well.

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