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Old 07-27-2014, 04:01 AM   #15 (permalink)
Superfuelgero
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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)

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A word of warning: I've cut about 10% of my weight (200lbs). With the tires aired up, the sprung to unsprung weight ratio can make for a bumpy ride. My advice is to start with the suspension, brakes, wheels, etc, then move in.

The benefit to all of this is brisker acceleration without using more fuel. In congested areas where hypermiling can create tailgating issues, this is useful.

If you're a heavy p&g'r, this can hurt you also though (shorter cycle times). I drive rolling hills, so this is less of an issue (forced p&g), since I can hold my speed more steady.
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