06-19-2016, 05:55 PM
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Third tank logged now. Long term my goal is to get 60mpg(uk) at 60mph. investing in a scangauge soon then the grill block will come.
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06-23-2016, 03:23 PM
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A belated welcome!
Can't argue with getting instrumentation. (I know I sound like a broken record about that sometimes.)
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06-23-2016, 03:40 PM
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A belated welcome!
Can't argue with getting instrumentation. (I know I sound like a broken record about that sometimes.)
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Make a smarter driver by giving them more information to drive with.
Your metro milage is my inspiration in reaching better economy. |
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06-23-2016, 03:48 PM
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That's good to hear!
What's your typical drive like?
For context, the numbers I get with the Firefly/Metro are in ideal conditions (often on deserted rural roads), and at a pretty low average speed.
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06-23-2016, 04:06 PM
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That's good to hear!
What's your typical drive like?
For context, the numbers I get with the Firefly/Metro are in ideal conditions (often on deserted rural roads), and at a pretty low average speed.
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Hi Metro
Typical drive to work is about 24 miles. Mixture of 30mph and 50mph roads. Starting 12hr shifts soon so traffic will drop down. I focus on coasting down to traffic lights along the route. Roundabouts are the biggest problem for me. You can never get a clear run or smooth driving
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06-23-2016, 04:12 PM
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Because they're full of traffic? The few I encounter around here are more "fun" than "problematic", but only because they're usually empty when I go through.
At least the speed zones you travel in are certainly MPG friendly.
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06-23-2016, 04:15 PM
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Because they're full of traffic? The few I encounter around here are more "fun" than "problematic", but only because they're usually empty when I go through.
At least the speed zones you travel in are certainly MPG friendly.
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Both traffic filled and traffic light controlled.
Here in the UK we punish our drivers with stupid traffic lights that require you to stop on a sensor before they will change! |
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06-23-2016, 04:18 PM
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That's terrible! I thought the whole reason for a roundabout is to eliminate traffic lights and keep people moving.
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06-23-2016, 04:26 PM
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That's terrible! I thought the whole reason for a roundabout is to eliminate traffic lights and keep people moving.
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Not round here unfortunately. They aim at making things as difficult as possible.
Had a small success today. Car had its yearly MOT test (similar to state inspections and the such like). Onboard and wildly inacurate fuel display said 57.3 before I left the car. Picked up with 53.1 on the display after 2 miles being put on the clock. After todays journey to and from work I am now on an indicated 54.8! Hoping this tank gets better. |
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07-12-2016, 10:02 AM
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