Team Pontiac Thread. - Page 4 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

backpacker3 · 07-01-2014, 10:06 PM

Yeah I know that. But this is a matrix of the 03-04 years

And this is a 04 vibe

So they aren't 100% percent the same. Technically I could say that the sunfire is a rebadged cavalier and is therefore a chevy or vice versa. I say just go with the badge on the front. But I might be biased

davelobi · 07-03-2014, 02:35 PM

Still driving the slipping clutch, putting off the project. I am however feeling good about this current tank. Lots of back country road driving where I can cost along at 50 (or less) with very little freeway. Some city with lights tho. Sneaking in a little eoc as well. I'll report in when I fill the tank but I'm running this one lower than usual because I'm going to give Cataclean a try (despite the cost) for my catalyst check light.
Hopefully bring up the team average a wee bit if tank is better like expected.
We make any gains on Nissan yet?

backpacker3 · 07-03-2014, 04:03 PM

No gains on nissan yet I'm going to have a few fillups tomorrow so we'll see what happens then. It'll be all highway but I'll be loaded with camping and climbing gear plus food and a few gallons of water. The weather should be nice enlightenment that I won't need AC so that's a plus I'm not sure how many passengers I'll have though.

davelobi · 07-03-2014, 04:34 PM

A/C, what's that? HA, I drive my passengers nuts.

I dare (highly recommend) you to try a whole tank at 62 mph on the freeway tomorrow . You will be happily amazed.

backpacker3 · 07-03-2014, 05:16 PM

Yeah I was planning on going around that speed. Well see I'm hoping I win the SG e I'm bidding on and I should get that next week.

backpacker3 · 07-03-2014, 06:16 PM

Hey Daox I've seen a few threads that have a ecorenovator link at the top for all pages in a separate box, is it possible to get links to the Team Pontiac page as well as the ecomodder team standings pages as well on this thread for quicker access?

backpacker3 · 07-04-2014, 09:57 AM

Two fills so far 26 and 33.7 mpg check my build thread for more info on them.

backpacker3 · 07-06-2014, 03:56 PM

30 mpg fill today. We need less than 1 mpg to get team nissan I might be able to pul this off today!

davelobi · 07-07-2014, 06:52 PM

Well, my first two tanks on the vibe were over 42 and now I just logged a 45+ mpg tank. Went nice n easy and added in a few miles of eoc to help bump it up.
I just added an air dam and lower grill block this afternoon with the trusty old garden edging. We'll see what the next tank brings. Can't seem to add a pic from phone. I'll try the computer later.

Daox · 07-07-2014, 06:56 PM

Very nice Dave.