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Old 04-13-2012, 07:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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These guys need better editors...

So I was doing some research on tuning for fuel economy and found this website. I did a quick scan and found this hilarious mistake. Apparently these guys designed their fuel economy retunes to actually reduce your MPG. And they wonder why sales have been slow?

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Old 04-13-2012, 08:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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At least they are honest! kidding, more torque down low in your rpm's should enable driving in lower gears, basically driving in lower rpm's.
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Old 04-13-2012, 09:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Well at least now the can use that in a court case if they get sued. " It clearly states right there that you will get less MPG ! "

Thanks for the laugh .

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