JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
09-02-2008, 11:50 PM
#375
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Re: JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
41 ain't bad, i sure would like to see if you will be able to sueeze 50 outta it tho. why was it again that you didn't go with the 3.25 final drive? i can't see the car not overcomming wind resistance in 5th.
also, what about the little things, putting a few extra pounds air pressure in your tires will save some. take the spare out if your traveling in town. it all adds up eventually
also, what about the little things, putting a few extra pounds air pressure in your tires will save some. take the spare out if your traveling in town. it all adds up eventually
09-03-2008, 12:01 AM
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Re: JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
Originally Posted by onlyflash944
41 ain't bad, i sure would like to see if you will be able to sueeze 50 outta it tho. why was it again that you didn't go with the 3.25 final drive? i can't see the car not overcomming wind resistance in 5th.
also, what about the little things, putting a few extra pounds air pressure in your tires will save some. take the spare out if your traveling in town. it all adds up eventually
also, what about the little things, putting a few extra pounds air pressure in your tires will save some. take the spare out if your traveling in town. it all adds up eventually
I went with the 4.25 FD because I wanted to enjoy the ride.
09-03-2008, 12:09 AM
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Re: JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
Quit dicking around with how lean the car is and make a few minor changes to the aerodynamics of the car and see decent gains. Make the car look more like an Insight and you will see 50mpg. Otherwise I only see you getting 50mpg if you are a ----- about it sitting in the right lane doing 60mph thinking constantly about throttle position and if you could get any gayer.
09-03-2008, 12:17 AM
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Re: JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
Originally Posted by bigwig
Quit dicking around with how lean the car is and make a few minor changes to the aerodynamics of the car and see decent gains. Make the car look more like an Insight and you will see 50mpg. Otherwise I only see you getting 50mpg if you are a ----- about it sitting in the right lane doing 60mph thinking constantly about throttle position and if you could get any gayer.
As far as aero work, compare/contrast the aerodynamics of an 89 DX and an 89 HF for me.
09-03-2008, 12:19 AM
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Re: JD's assault on a 50+ mpg daily driver.
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
There's also driving slower than my normal 75-80 mph highway cruise, not caving to the temptation to do 10 over the limit everywhere I go, not doing 1-2 rippers every traffic light, etc.
I went with the 4.25 FD because I wanted to enjoy the ride.
I went with the 4.25 FD because I wanted to enjoy the ride.
i wonder what a 3.25 would be capable of. i have one laying around, i might just have to start a thread and get cracking
