hello from new jersey
 

hi from nj. just picked up a 98 civic dx for my 75 mile 5 day a week commute. car is stock besides an eBay header and high flow cat. timing belt, water pump and clutch were just done. 176k on the odometer.

this week will be my baseline tank. 65 mph speed limit on 35 psi.

Ultra Gauge on order. I made a full grill block which will be going on after the baseline tank along with 50 psi in the tires. picking up a set of vx rims this weekend.

interested on how this all works out.

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Welcome, Fellow Jersian!

New Jersey drivers tend to be impatient. I've noticed a lot of people flashing, beeping and speeding past me (in spite of me being rightfully in the right lane) because even though I end up catching them at the next light, they're not keen on waiting a good 45 seconds to get to cruising speed. Oh well. Good luck with your endeavors here in the Garden State! :)

Welcome.

What were you driving before the Civic?

Toyota Tacoma 4x4, 23mpg doing speed limit or +5 at most.

Last year I toyed with a geo prizm with the Toyota engine but the 3 spd automatic just wasn't practical.

I believe the DX will meet my expectations.

I do 65 mph in the right lane on the GSP and I get people coming up to my bumper then flip me off as the fly by. I just smile and wave. Doing the speed limit in the right lane keeps me moving consistently and I barely have to pass anyone.

Yeah, those old 3 speed automatics were crap, MPG-wise. Can't beat a manual.

What kind of Tacoma?

I got almost 30 MPG for my last year with my '00 2WD 2.4L 5 speed. You had the 4X4 to contend with, but...

2.7 5 speed.. 30 mpg in a 2wd is definitely doable I know a few guys getting over 30.

attempt at a warm air intake using the stock intake setup; raised intake temp from 64 to 75 degrees at 65 mph cruising speed. I am going to make a sheet metal box to enclose the header and intake tube, hopefully raising the intake temp another 20 degrees.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...1353821211.jpg

Stealthy grille block. Favourite mod for many people this time of year.

I like it, car ran same temp this morning so no effect in the winter months..

stayed tuned for the landscaping bumper trim :D

Hey fellow NJ'er

I hear ya with driving the speed limit in the right lane..ppl here esp on parkway do at least 80mph..its crazy.

Good luck with your mods...im also trying to find a honda as a dd while I work on my TDI.

People need thicker glasses, they see 65 as 80. There's stretches of 4 lanes on the GSP and I'm in the far right lane doing 65 in a 65, meanwhile soccer mom Sally is on her cell phone, drafting me, other hand thrown up in the air as she passes me, foot to the floor. Yea it's me! :D It's a little humor that makes my 75 mile commute somewhat entertaining.

I'm thinking of getting a banner for my rear window :rolleyes:

I've been wondering what the most appropriate hand gesture might be for those situations. Vulcan Salute?

I usually just smile and wave :D:thumbup: