Introducing Hermann - no really...

[freebeard]

use manmaths to offset cost of wheels vs ability to save fuel with uber LRR tyres that you can only get in 17", dear.

Stick with the wheels you're stuck with and just change the color every 3-6 months with Plastidip S. There're glossifiers and pearlizers, it's kind of like fingernail polish.

I run flat white myself.

[320touring]

Originally Posted by Arragonis

I just bought a super laptop on this basis (I can get so much more done in a day...) so I don't think I can stretch it that far, plus my new tyres are RainSports which means I grip when others fail So they stay !

To be honest those aren't the main barriers to FE - the transmission is. The "Tipchronic" auto is a PITA. It means at lower speeds I don't have the flexibility to swap to a higher gear apart from as above and the process of shutting off at lights means the guy behind gets a flash of my reversing lights - twice, which sometimes can be worrying for them.

Rainsport2 s are awesome

So, having been on a site that states "Manual FTW" you bought an auto?

oldschool normal autos are ok for hypermiling, but as you say, the the 'tronic is chronic. However, I reckon with time you'll work out the quirks! Maybe also worth a look to see if there are any updates/changes that could be made to the gearbox software to enable manual upshifts below say 2k? as it'll just be an electronically enforced "lockdown"

freebeard- I dont think our friend is a s "scene " as that, and definately not a "Dubber"

I may sneak round his and plasti-dip a bumper/ stickerbomb a wing for a laugh

[HypermilerAX]

Originally Posted by Arragonis

I believe some A6s run on 17s with taller tyres, maybe not the V6s though. Wheels will be staying, can't afford new ones

Or 215/60 R16 A-rated. Should be about the same diameter than what you have currently (235/35 R19?) with reduced weight and CdA and top RR. Four of these can still handle 2760 kg load.

Originally Posted by Arragonis

Under 2K at 60

That seems short-geared for 2.7 TDI. Only 120 mph at full rpm ? (4k on a TDI?)

[Xist]

Originally Posted by 320touring

So, having been on a site that states "Manual FTW" you bought an auto?

"You're not the boss of me!"--Arragonis!

[320touring]

Originally Posted by Xist

"You're not the boss of me!"--Arragonis!

he knows I Jest

[Arragonis]

Originally Posted by HypermilerAX

Or 215/60 R16 A-rated. Should be about the same diameter than what you have currently (235/35 R19?) with reduced weight and CdA and top RR. Four of these can still handle 2760 kg load.

I will note this as and when I ponder tyre replacement. I am where I am at the moment so I need to work with what I have. The biggest mod is technique so I need to learn "how" more.

Originally Posted by HypermilerAX

That seems short-geared for 2.7 TDI. Only 120 mph at full rpm ? (4k on a TDI?)

I said under, it is also under 1500 and at 90MPG + on the flat.

@Xist & 320Touring -

[HypermilerAX]

Originally Posted by Arragonis

I said under, it is also under 1500 and at 90MPG + on the flat.

Fair enough.

[Arragonis]

Originally Posted by HypermilerAX

Fair enough.

It's hard to work out TBH.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Arragonis

The "Tipchronic" auto is a PITA. It means at lower speeds I don't have the flexibility to swap to a higher gear apart from as above and the process of shutting off at lights means the guy behind gets a flash of my reversing lights - twice, which sometimes can be worrying for them.

And it was supposed to give the comfort from the absence of a clutch pedal, with the flexibility of a manual transmission. No clutch pedal, but also no free selection of gears at the driver's will

[Arragonis]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

And it was supposed to give the comfort from the absence of a clutch pedal, with the flexibility of a manual transmission. No clutch pedal, but also no free selection of gears at the driver's will

Nope, you are confusing this with another 'cronic.