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Old 05-12-2008, 10:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey Everyone

Hey everyone my name is Zach, currently I'm a senior in High school but I'm planning on going to a local tech school for Energy Technology next year. I've been interested in fuel efficiency for about a year now but haven't had the time to start any projects due to having school during the week and working directly after. But now as summer is coming up in a couple of weeks, I should have more time to get some projects started. Currently I drive an 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE averaging about 17 mpg in town... but I'm trying to change my lead foot ways. Also I own a 2000 Suzuki GSXR 600 Sport bike which is probably getting around 40 mpg. but I'm planning on selling them both for a more fuel efficient car. I came to this site to learn more about fuel efficiency mods and driving techniques.

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Old 05-12-2008, 10:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to ecomodder! That's a sweet bike, why not trade down for a ninja 250, they get great mileage, I hear?

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Old 05-12-2008, 10:38 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I would love to keep my bike but living in a small town in South Dakota it doesn't seem very practical to me and with having a long winter this year and being busy all the time I haven't got much use out of it. And usually I'm the driver when hanging out with friends, a motorcycle just doesn't have enough capacity for me. But some day when I move to someplace warmer I'll be sure to get another bike.
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Old 05-12-2008, 10:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome to EM! When I saw your name I thought of this little guy :



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Old 05-12-2008, 11:34 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 05-13-2008, 08:22 AM   #6 (permalink)
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haha cfg83, what's that from? My name comes from an old nickname my friends gave me, we were eating at a country kitchen and I decided to order the Mr. Chippy pancake and the name has stuck with me ever since.
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Old 05-13-2008, 09:48 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 05-13-2008, 10:41 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:01 AM   #9 (permalink)
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haha cfg83, what's that from? My name comes from an old nickname my friends gave me, we were eating at a country kitchen and I decided to order the Mr. Chippy pancake and the name has stuck with me ever since.
There's a show on Cartoon Network that created the character :

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Old 05-14-2008, 04:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I used to love tom goes to the mayor but I haven't had the chance to watch their new show, but looks pretty funny

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