Mythbusters Episode Fuel Saving Tips Jun 12 @ 9EST

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That's disappointing. I realize they have to simplify things somewhat to make a package for TV, but come on. It's obvious that hypermiling works, and by busting some weird myth they pulled out of nowhere, it could make viewers dismiss the whole thing.

Funnily enough, while I can't remember the context, I know I first heard of hypermiling from Adam Savage on an old YouTube video.

[ChazInMT]

Dimple wrap / Fast Skinz.....Derp

Popular Mechanics test

[betasniper]

Just saw this now, they weren't anticipating when the lights would turn green and seemed to piss off people. Engine off at lights requires a lot of attention. And a Really good battery. Though it seems they only did a few mods to the cars (mirror delete, weight reduction, dimple skinz). I doubt they touched the underbelly. Or did a grill block. They could have emphasized the fact that he got 56mpg in a non hybrid vehicle.

[Xist]

I really wish that I could have watched Mythbusters do a belly pan. Their ideas and techniques are hit-and-miss, but they craft very well.

[oil pan 4]

Good to know they did another one of these.
It should be recorded on my DVR when I get home this weekend.

[Shortie771]

Saw the aftershow on discovery.com

MythBusters: Hypermiling Aftershow : Video : Discovery Channel

[UltArc]

Because of the way those tires were squealing, I wonder what the air pressure was- or was it just added sounds?

[PaleMelanesian]

At one point they stated +10% tire pressure. If oem is 32 psi, that would be 35.2. Still low in my book.

[UltArc]

Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian

At one point they stated +10% tire pressure. If oem is 32 psi, that would be 35.2. Still low in my book.

Weak. I didn't see the episode, just that Q&A session.

[Joggernot]

Here is Pop Mech test of Fastskinz on cars. Hope the link works. Well, it seems I'm not allowed to post a link to it. So do a search on Popular Mechanics Fastskinz Test Drive and you should find it.

Joggernot