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Old 07-11-2009, 08:13 PM   #21 (permalink)
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No need to mess up your current tank !
I was thinking that the next time that you fill up, you might could re-run a short distance A-B-A-B test, and then just fill up again and start the new tank.

No need to do a long distance test since you have your MPG meter. A test like MetroMPG does with his testing would be cool. ( B.T.W. Does your car have cruise control ? )

I think a lot of non eco-mod people that learn about our methods would attribute it to "driving down a mountain with the engine off ."

A test of aerodynamics done while driving 'normally' might be a good way to convince people.

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Thanks, trying to make it more like your prius, er, uh... A missile!
I was noticing the rear view mirror that the window does now look like a prius window, with the divider in the middle at the separation point.
I'll tell you what bro...every month I pay my car loan I appreciate more and more what guys like you are doing to get max mpg. Super impressed with your design. Not that I regret getting my Prius because I love it but when I see the numbers guys are getting on here with their own mod designs I get jealous of your skills as I am not as wrench smart as most on here.

Congrats on a successful mod and best of luck pushing your mpg's higher and higher!
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I'll tell you what bro...every month I pay my car loan I appreciate more and more what guys like you are doing to get max mpg. Super impressed with your design. Not that I regret getting my Prius because I love it but when I see the numbers guys are getting on here with their own mod designs I get jealous of your skills as I am not as wrench smart as most on here.

Congrats on a successful mod and best of luck pushing your mpg's higher and higher!
Then save your pennies and look into one of those aftermarket aero-kits for your Prius. I wish we all had that as an option!

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No need to mess up your current tank !
I was thinking that the next time that you fill up, you might could re-run a short distance A-B-A-B test, and then just fill up again and start the new tank.
No need to do a long distance test since you have your MPG meter. A test like MetroMPG does with his testing would be cool. ( B.T.W. Does your car have cruise control ? )
I think a lot of non eco-mod people that learn about our methods would attribute it to "driving down a mountain with the engine off ."
A test of aerodynamics done while driving 'normally' might be a good way to convince people.
Some good points. No cruise control here. I'll report to you on my fast, non p&g, a/c on highway numbers soon.
I probably won't do any more A-B-A, but I have like five 70 mph highway only tanks from this summer in "B" configuration, so it should show up.
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Very good work and thanks a lot for the tests.

4 mpg out of 51 mpg is a lot for a single mod : 7% less power needed.

This makes me wanting to be at home with a full after-noon free time and no wind to make my coast down testing between with & without rear wheel skirts & uglyback. Hope I will be able to show such an improvement...

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