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Old 09-19-2008, 01:43 PM   #11 (permalink)
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For me, a 15 mph (40 to 55) P&G gets me great FE, compared to steady throttle. I also coast a REALLY long ways to the stop signs. No EOC though...

I have this goofy looking writing on my back window. At least they know I won't do over 55 mph... thinking about changing it to show FE instead. Still waiting on that Hypermiler sticker.


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Old 09-19-2008, 06:10 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Hmmm... I think everyone is still waiting on that sticker. I got an Email last week saying there were going to ship out more this week.

I like the MPH idea. Like you said at least they have a warning. Why not put both on there? Then they know both.

I finally got my timing dialed in this week. I am looking forward to the new FE results.
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Old 09-19-2008, 08:18 PM   #13 (permalink)
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What are the octanes avaliable in your area?

here in nebraska we have 87, 89 with ethanol, and 92...some places there is 93 avaliable.

I use the 89 because its usualy 10-15 cents cheaper.

I may try the 92 with the adjusted timing and see if that makes a difference.
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Old 09-19-2008, 09:01 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Good job... another pesky Metro eh?
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Old 09-20-2008, 06:26 AM   #15 (permalink)
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congrats i just got 54mpg with my xfi. It needs a valve job though.
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Old 09-22-2008, 07:23 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Way to go. I use my vac gauge and try to keep it as steady as I can. Friday I filled up and hit 59 MPG on my way to 60
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Old 09-22-2008, 08:20 PM   #17 (permalink)
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congrats i just got 54mpg with my xfi. It needs a valve job though.
It's not that bad, just take it slow. There are plenty people on this forum that can help, just post a question.
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Old 09-22-2008, 08:22 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Way to go. I use my vac gauge and try to keep it as steady as I can. Friday I filled up and hit 59 MPG on my way to 60
Wow!!! If I could get that with a Gen 2 Metro..... Wait I said that about 50mpg, too. Anyway, that is impressive!
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Old 09-25-2008, 10:00 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Will, you give me hope of one day hitting 60MPG myself, thank you *bow at your feet* thank you...
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Old 09-25-2008, 10:08 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Congrats Will you made it!! Now for the big 6-0 I almost hit it the other day 59.3, but I have aeromods so you are doing much better than I am.

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