Aero Mod
#21
Re: Aero Mod
Since we have many new members and old members that don't see how getting 60mpg is possible, I'll share these two part Youtube videos again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e54vGfAWiVc
GaryG
#22
Re: Aero Mod
Corey; Enumclaw?
(I'm Gig Harbor)
GaryG does lots of stuff that combined would make many/most people uneasy.
50PSI in his 44PSI MAX tires, and the Ford door sticker says 35PSI max.
Pulse and glide doesn't work in many traffic situations, and will get you literally shot at in some. Almost 40 years ago, when the State Trooper told us in drivers ed "the safest speed is the same speed as the vehicles around you", he was absolutely right. When you've got a 100,000 lb semi-truck going 40MPH up a steep hill on a highway other drivers fly past and honk in their compact cars the danger goes unnoticed, but when you climb up that hill in your Escape at 40MPH trying to keep your rev's below 3K, and a 63'-but unloaded-semi-truck flies past you and honks and cuts back tight in front of you, the danger is far more apparent.
I climb more than 30' before I even leave my neighborhood (literal, residential neighborhood). Thats about 20' just driving past the 2 houses next to me, and another 8-10' pulling away from the stop sign.
GaryG: in your youtube I hear you mutter "in EV" quite often. Do you "key cycle" that often, or brake double-tap, or what?
I coasted (in N) 12mi once near Ellensburg WA, and more than 8 miles many times heading west out of Snoqualmie Pass. I won't post my top speeds on those downhill coasts. I will tell you I've had my 2008FEH over 100MPH on a long, flat, straight strip about 200mi from where I live. (Over 90 once with a canoe on top!)
I still haven't bothered to get and install an SGII, but I don't have the same need for one that some folks seem to. I still keep my fuel reciepts and do the math. If I coast 10mi, then drive 2(@30MPG) I don't want any display or calculations to tell me I'm getting 180MPG.
(I'm Gig Harbor)
GaryG does lots of stuff that combined would make many/most people uneasy.
50PSI in his 44PSI MAX tires, and the Ford door sticker says 35PSI max.
Pulse and glide doesn't work in many traffic situations, and will get you literally shot at in some. Almost 40 years ago, when the State Trooper told us in drivers ed "the safest speed is the same speed as the vehicles around you", he was absolutely right. When you've got a 100,000 lb semi-truck going 40MPH up a steep hill on a highway other drivers fly past and honk in their compact cars the danger goes unnoticed, but when you climb up that hill in your Escape at 40MPH trying to keep your rev's below 3K, and a 63'-but unloaded-semi-truck flies past you and honks and cuts back tight in front of you, the danger is far more apparent.
I climb more than 30' before I even leave my neighborhood (literal, residential neighborhood). Thats about 20' just driving past the 2 houses next to me, and another 8-10' pulling away from the stop sign.
GaryG: in your youtube I hear you mutter "in EV" quite often. Do you "key cycle" that often, or brake double-tap, or what?
I coasted (in N) 12mi once near Ellensburg WA, and more than 8 miles many times heading west out of Snoqualmie Pass. I won't post my top speeds on those downhill coasts. I will tell you I've had my 2008FEH over 100MPH on a long, flat, straight strip about 200mi from where I live. (Over 90 once with a canoe on top!)
I still haven't bothered to get and install an SGII, but I don't have the same need for one that some folks seem to. I still keep my fuel reciepts and do the math. If I coast 10mi, then drive 2(@30MPG) I don't want any display or calculations to tell me I'm getting 180MPG.
Last edited by hcbflash; 10-18-2011 at 03:12 AM. Reason: misspelling
#23
Re: Aero Mod
"GaryG: in your youtube I hear you mutter "in EV" quite often. Do you "key cycle" that often, or brake double-tap, or what?"
I don't key-off FAS ever in my '09 FEH. The '09 and newer FEH go EV just by letting off the gas pedal. No need to do the double tap because it will go EV instantly before the first brake pedal tap.
I also P&G in all traffic without getting honked at or getting anyone mad. You just don't understand how, when and where it can be done safely. That could be dangerous and cause you or the other driver to get hurt. Also, not wise to go 100mph in a small SUV IMO.
GaryG
I don't key-off FAS ever in my '09 FEH. The '09 and newer FEH go EV just by letting off the gas pedal. No need to do the double tap because it will go EV instantly before the first brake pedal tap.
I also P&G in all traffic without getting honked at or getting anyone mad. You just don't understand how, when and where it can be done safely. That could be dangerous and cause you or the other driver to get hurt. Also, not wise to go 100mph in a small SUV IMO.
GaryG
#24
Re: Aero Mod
Corey; Enumclaw?
(I'm Gig Harbor)
GaryG does lots of stuff that combined would make many/most people uneasy.
50PSI in his 44PSI MAX tires, and the Ford door sticker says 35PSI max.
Pulse and glide doesn't work in many traffic situations, and will get you literally shot at in some. Almost 40 years ago, when the State Trooper told us in drivers ed "the safest speed is the same speed as the vehicles around you", he was absolutely right. When you've got a 100,000 lb semi-truck going 40MPH up a steep hill on a highway other drivers fly past and honk in their compact cars the danger goes unnoticed, but when you climb up that hill in your Escape at 40MPH trying to keep your rev's below 3K, and a 63'-but unloaded-semi-truck flies past you and honks and cuts back tight in front of you, the danger is far more apparent.
I climb more than 30' before I even leave my neighborhood (literal, residential neighborhood). Thats about 20' just driving past the 2 houses next to me, and another 8-10' pulling away from the stop sign.
GaryG: in your youtube I hear you mutter "in EV" quite often. Do you "key cycle" that often, or brake double-tap, or what?
I coasted (in N) 12mi once near Ellensburg WA, and more than 8 miles many times heading west out of Snoqualmie Pass. I won't post my top speeds on those downhill coasts. I will tell you I've had my 2008FEH over 100MPH on a long, flat, straight strip about 200mi from where I live. (Over 90 once with a canoe on top!)
I still haven't bothered to get and install an SGII, but I don't have the same need for one that some folks seem to. I still keep my fuel reciepts and do the math. If I coast 10mi, then drive 2(@30MPG) I don't want any display or calculations to tell me I'm getting 180MPG.
(I'm Gig Harbor)
GaryG does lots of stuff that combined would make many/most people uneasy.
50PSI in his 44PSI MAX tires, and the Ford door sticker says 35PSI max.
Pulse and glide doesn't work in many traffic situations, and will get you literally shot at in some. Almost 40 years ago, when the State Trooper told us in drivers ed "the safest speed is the same speed as the vehicles around you", he was absolutely right. When you've got a 100,000 lb semi-truck going 40MPH up a steep hill on a highway other drivers fly past and honk in their compact cars the danger goes unnoticed, but when you climb up that hill in your Escape at 40MPH trying to keep your rev's below 3K, and a 63'-but unloaded-semi-truck flies past you and honks and cuts back tight in front of you, the danger is far more apparent.
I climb more than 30' before I even leave my neighborhood (literal, residential neighborhood). Thats about 20' just driving past the 2 houses next to me, and another 8-10' pulling away from the stop sign.
GaryG: in your youtube I hear you mutter "in EV" quite often. Do you "key cycle" that often, or brake double-tap, or what?
I coasted (in N) 12mi once near Ellensburg WA, and more than 8 miles many times heading west out of Snoqualmie Pass. I won't post my top speeds on those downhill coasts. I will tell you I've had my 2008FEH over 100MPH on a long, flat, straight strip about 200mi from where I live. (Over 90 once with a canoe on top!)
I still haven't bothered to get and install an SGII, but I don't have the same need for one that some folks seem to. I still keep my fuel reciepts and do the math. If I coast 10mi, then drive 2(@30MPG) I don't want any display or calculations to tell me I'm getting 180MPG.
#26
Re: Aero Mod
I gave-up on trying to design one myself, but it appears Ford is selling one now. Ford makes no mileage improvement claims, but I'm seeing some type of spoiler design on just about every vehicle they sell now. I'm going to look into what kind of discount I would get from my dealer parts dept as I have to go there for other things this week. Here is the link I found to get a picture and a price for my '09 FEH: http://www.autotrucktoys.com/escape/...-PRD24850.aspx
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