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Forum: EcoModding Central 02-25-2013, 01:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,390
Posted By superchow
My brother in law has a Mazda 5 with the 5 speed...

My brother in law has a Mazda 5 with the 5 speed automatic. He has gotten right around 30 to 35 mpg at highway speeds. In town around 27. Basically it's a Mazda 3 hatchback platform with a taller...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,120
Posted By superchow
Heh, I like the way you put it. :thumbup: In...

Heh, I like the way you put it. :thumbup:

In any case, maybe I have some constructive input being the owner of a '98 Forester. I have had excellent results with switching to 0% ethanol gasoline....
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-28-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,288
Posted By superchow
I recently test drove the 2011 Outback with the...

I recently test drove the 2011 Outback with the CVT. I am a stick-shift kinda guy all the way, and even converted my wife to preferring sticks - but this CVT felt great. It really depends what kind...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-28-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,820
Posted By superchow
Slightly off topic, but possibly interesting:...

Slightly off topic, but possibly interesting: Quite often I skip gears when accelerating from a light or stop sign. Say start in 1st gear, shift as soon as possible to 2nd, then accelerate in 2nd...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-06-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,601
Posted By superchow
I would like to offer a different perspective...

I would like to offer a different perspective from personal experience. While I am not advocating hyperinflating tires, pressures at or below the max. sidewall has always been safe for me. I got...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2010, 01:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,287
Posted By superchow
For me it comes down to this: Gas isn't...

For me it comes down to this:

Gas isn't expensive enough.

So people choose a car that is comfortable, as that is higher on their priority list. Let gas hit $5+ per gallon, and then we'll get a...
Forum: The Lounge 06-20-2008, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 525,931
Posted By superchow
... when you speed up on the freeway to catch the...

... when you speed up on the freeway to catch the semi truck for a draft.
... when you look at the wheel wells of trucks and picture them skirted.
... when you sneak over to the gas pump of a Prius...
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