08-01-2019, 12:30 PM
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Struggling to break 50 on this tank, by the looks of things...
One reason why:
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08-01-2019, 12:51 PM
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It says "Invalid attachment contact an administrator."
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08-01-2019, 01:54 PM
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Fixed!
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08-01-2019, 02:04 PM
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Totally cool use, there. That's a 50 mpg pickup truck or van right there.
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08-01-2019, 02:07 PM
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In that form it gets a LOT of pointing & laughing in traffic, I'll tell ya. I'm sure it's on a bunch of facebook feeds.
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08-01-2019, 02:13 PM
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In that form it gets a LOT of pointing & laughing in traffic, I'll tell ya. I'm sure it's on a bunch of facebook feeds.
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All publicity is good publicity.
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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08-01-2019, 03:24 PM
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Struggling to break 50 on this tank...One reason why:
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You're saying that boat tail makes your average go down? Say it isn't so.
Maybe with a 3/4 tonneau cover?
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08-04-2019, 01:57 AM
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Nice to see that you've come a long way on this car since 2 years ago!
Was that half radiator really worth it? Seems a little sketchy...
I think you really need a rear spoiler. The rear of these short FR convertibles like Miatas and S2ks is like 6 inches below the template. Top down might make the usual spoiler that sticks out more in the center work less well but idk.
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08-05-2019, 08:19 PM
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I've had zero problems with cooling, driving the way I do.
^ This is my peak summer grille opening.
(From: 5-minute DIY: cockpit-adjustable variable grille block (1-way))
You can see how excessive the OEM radiator size is for me. Also, I deleted the AC condenser, so radiator efficiency by area is better than it was before.
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Filled up on the weekend - best tank so far! A hair over 53 MPG US / 4.4 L/100 km.
If I'd known it was going to be that good (MPGuino resets randomly, so I never have tank data), I would have driven a little faster.  |
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08-05-2019, 08:21 PM
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PS: I agree - aero still needs work. I haven't done any mods to the car so far this year, aside from a few more PSI. Brake service, but that doesn't really count as a mod.
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