08-24-2009, 08:20 PM
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90 mph?!?
That's within spitting distance of a FELONY in my state!
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08-24-2009, 08:46 PM
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Since I live in Florida and A/C is something I am not willing to give up...
If I find a 1L with A/C and push it down the hwy at 75 mph, how much better off will I likely be?
It would seem that I need a 1.3L to use the A/C and still be able to get up and go. I understand I will get better mpg if I slow down but I am not willing to spend that much time on the road.
Don't tell me it isn't that much more time. I made the run in my pickup at 85-90 before the metro and dearly wish I could get the commute time that short again. Looking like crazy for a job closer to home is the key!
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just to be clear, the 8mpg increase was with a 1.3
epa ratings for 96 metros
1.0 manual 37city 44hwy
1.3 manual 33city 39hwy
1.3 auto 26city 31hwy
as far using the a/c and still having some get up and go, i'm sure the 1.3 manual is the speedy version of the metros. but dropping down to a 1L might not be as bad as you'd think because you'll also be ditching that auto trans.
anyone know which is faster (less slow) 1L manual or 1.3auto?
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08-24-2009, 09:00 PM
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If the OP insists on driving 75 mph, he might as well get something larger and more comfortable, instead of thrashing a 1L or 1.3L. According to my own personal data, my wife's Hyundai Elantra should get about 30 mpg at 75 mph, as good as the OP's Metro.
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49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
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08-24-2009, 09:08 PM
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I think Opie could use a pilot's license.
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08-24-2009, 09:14 PM
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maybe he'll aero mod the hell out of it
basjoos's wingless plane gets like 50mpg @ 90mph doesnt it?
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08-25-2009, 12:21 PM
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AeroMods
I would like to spend some time making many mods.
I am a bit stumped at the moment in finding large sheets of ABS or Coro though. Shipping seems to be the biggest problem.
I had thought about using vinyl fencing parts attached across the bottom of the car to give me a smooth surface to attach a belly pan to. It would also (I hope) drop the belly pan below the control arms.
I also want to try putting a vinyl post in between the front & rear wheels. In theory, using a heat gun to form the post to the car.
No need to rent a place in the city I work, I have an empty house there. I used to sleep there most nights but missed the kids. In the pickup I made it home in time to tuck them in bed.
Trying 93 Octane for a few days, Guppy grill block and Wheel skirts as soon as I can fiind something to use.
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08-25-2009, 02:31 PM
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I think Opie could use a pilot's license.
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Hey, there's an idea. Somebody mentioned a model of aircraft on another forum, which I later looked up and calculated the gas mileage at 18 mpg @ 250 mph cruise speed. I bet you there are some Sport-Light aircraft with good range and speed, and the license is a lot easier to get.
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08-25-2009, 08:56 PM
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I would like to spend some time making many mods.
I am a bit stumped at the moment in finding large sheets of ABS or Coro though. Shipping seems to be the biggest problem.....
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find some yellow pages online, put in where youre from, type in signs, then call down the list
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08-25-2009, 09:17 PM
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Clev - which of those 3 cars do you put 135 miles/day on?
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08-26-2009, 10:15 PM
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Aeromods will be your best bet. You can get 40+ MPG from an auto, but you have to keep it at 55 MPH or less and depending on your route, that may be out of the question. A 1.3L with A/C and a 5 speed would be your best bet! The 4cyl has a lot more power to run the A/C and will get good mileage. They are hard to find with A/C, a 1.3L and a Manual trans.
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