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Old 04-09-2009, 07:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
Southcross
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Slow-n-Low - '81 Volkswagen Rabbit S
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Method to madness (Fuel Economy Testing)?

So, I've begun planning my modifications... What's got me stumped is how in the world, around the "Mile High City", I'm going to perform my testing. Between Wind/Weather/Temp, Traffic, hills & FRAKING MOUNTAINS... I know I need "apples" to "apples" tests, so Idealy I don't want to break my tests up over inconsitant periods of time.

so.... I'm Wondering...

Should I plot a simple "Repeatable" path? (instinct tells me yes)
How long should should the drive be? Approximate 1 Gal usage (i.e. Approx 30 miles), 2 Gal (60 miles)?
I'd think that for the best apples-apples comparison, I should attempt to fill up at the same station?

I know in the "scientific" world they have pre-metered fuel, measure distance and how long it takes to go through said amount of fuel... (or how much is remaining and figure out usage divided by distance)... I don't have that kind of luxury

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