09-25-2011, 08:50 PM
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50 MPG club - FINALLY!
10 months ago I bought a 96 Geo Metro LSI on Craigslist for $1100. almost immediately I discovered the ecomodder site and set a personal goal:
*to make the 50 MPG club*
I've been modding like crazy and learning to be a hypermiler and today I finally did it! I set a tank range record over 400 miles and I scored 50.28 MPGs!
I've done how-to posts on all my mods and you can read about them in my build thread but here is the master list that got me there:
- Full Lower Grill Block
- Smooth wheel covers
- Rear Fender Skirts
- Deleted Passenger Mirror
- Added Kill Switch
- Added Scangauge II
- Partial/Front Bellypan
- Flush mounted Front Licence Plate
- Added Partial Kammback with Window
- Used Sign Vinyl to smooth over all Aeromod Transitions
- Beaded Seat Cover
- Added Front Tire Splatts (They are still a packing tape encased cardboard prototype)
- Deleted Wiper Arms
- Added Full Belly Pan
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09-25-2011, 09:04 PM
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LOL good thing i made it, I feel like I was almost out of possible aeromods.
I still plan on doing a front valence to send more air over and around the car since the current setup pressurizes a lot of air under the car. Short of sealing gaps and a full boat tail, I'm not sure there's much more I can do.
My guess is to see continued improvement I'll need to get more into mechanical which is a reach for me. What would you guys suggest I do next?
I can't do an alternator delete because I won't ever have a place to plug this thing in .
Anyone know where I can get an xfi camshaft? That would be cool I don't even know where to start.
Maybe adjust the timing? Where do I start with that?
I could do a hot air intake and seal the radiator to my grill block gap.
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09-26-2011, 10:58 AM
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congratulations, what kind of commute were you on to get those numbers?
flat land, hills, heavy traffic, no traffic, highway, country, city, speeds, etc?
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09-26-2011, 12:01 PM
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Congrats!
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09-29-2011, 02:30 AM
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Quote:
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congratulations, what kind of commute were you on to get those numbers?
flat land, hills, heavy traffic, no traffic, highway, country, city, speeds, etc?
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pretty much my normal commute which is about half city, half highway in moderate traffic. Uphill to work, downhill to home. I did take a trip up the 5 to oceanside and back which is maybe 80 miles of just highway but that's not really out of the ordinary
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10-14-2011, 11:55 AM
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I feel like I have to continue the celebration because yesterday I got a new best tank at 51.8 MPG and now my 3 tank average is 49.95. Now, if only I could make the elusive 90 day average...
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10-14-2011, 12:14 PM
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Congratulations
A momentous moment for sure!
Great idea making those front tire splats.
Good job!
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Ride a Mtn bike for errands exercise entertainment and outright fun
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10-14-2011, 03:53 PM
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Quote:
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Congratulations
A momentous moment for sure!
Great idea making those front tire splats.
Good job!
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Thanks! Yeah, they are still super ghetto with packing tape and cardboard, I plan on making a more permanent and streamlined version soon, with aluminum, plastic, and sign vinyl. I do think they are a good option that avoids the complications of full front skirts
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10-14-2011, 08:39 PM
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You have my admiration and congratulations!
And envy. I forgot to mention that. I'll keep my hills, winter and need for an AWD wagon, but... wow.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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11-01-2011, 03:12 AM
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Quote:
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Anyone know where I can get an xfi camshaft?
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Try Delta Camshaft
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