64.9, small brag
#1
09-30-2005, 05:49 PM
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63.9, small brag
after i filled up this morning, halfway through my 40 mile commute, i managed to maintain 63.9 MPG until i got home again. this is stlll such a great challenge to see how well i can do. and only 2 chevy trucks with loud pipes felt it necessary to growl past me at high speed. 
Last edited by laurie; 09-30-2005 at 06:11 PM.
#2
09-30-2005, 06:03 PM
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Re: 64.9, small brag
Pretty nice! My commute doesn't get near that. Of course, that's my work commute straight through downtown. It likes to sit near 50 MPG. My weekend commutes (driving habits anyways) are what have been raising my tanks as they tend to beat 60 consistently. If only I could swap. 
#3
09-30-2005, 06:04 PM
Re: 64.9, small brag
Cool! I can pull that off to now I learned how to drive like my grandma's dead grandma but I cannot maintain it for more the 15-20 miles.
When I visit Houston I can keep it between 65-70mpg running around my in-laws area but once I hit the open road down it goes.
Clif
When I visit Houston I can keep it between 65-70mpg running around my in-laws area but once I hit the open road down it goes.
Clif
Last edited by Duc; 10-01-2005 at 11:57 AM.
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09-30-2005, 06:13 PM
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Re: 63.9, small brag
Originally Posted by helterskelter683
Pretty nice! My commute doesn't get near that. Of course, that's my work commute straight through downtown. It likes to sit near 50 MPG. My weekend commutes (driving habits anyways) are what have been raising my tanks as they tend to beat 60 consistently. If only I could swap.
thanks. i usually freeway it to work, but coming home, especially on friday nights, really sucks. so i take the back roads, and i can go slower up hills if need be without too much hassle.
#5
09-30-2005, 07:05 PM
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Re: 64.9, small brag
Congradulations laurie!
Now that you've discovered the secret us guys better watch out!
Now that you've discovered the secret us guys better watch out!
#7
10-01-2005, 05:59 AM
Re: 63.9, small brag
Originally Posted by laurie
after i filled up this morning, halfway through my 40 mile commute, i managed to maintain 63.9 MPG until i got home again. this is stlll such a great challenge to see how well i can do. and only 2 chevy trucks with loud pipes felt it necessary to growl past me at high speed.
I bet you would have gotten 90mpg in a 5-speed Insight.
At the expense of bashing my own gender, I don't understand the guys that think "fart pipes" are so cool.
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10-01-2005, 08:15 AM
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Re: 63.9, small brag
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
I bet you would have gotten 90mpg in a 5-speed Insight.
At the expense of bashing my own gender, I don't understand the guys that think "fart pipes" are so cool.
At the expense of bashing my own gender, I don't understand the guys that think "fart pipes" are so cool.
LOL, what a great term for them..........and thanks for the kudos, gentlemen. watch your tails, it may be me slowly creeping up behind you, or coasting to the light......
#9
10-01-2005, 10:41 AM
Re: 64.9, small brag
Hi Laurie:
___Both you and KLCarch are knocking out some serious FE! Who would have known as I thought hypermiling was a man’s sport
___Congrats indeed and keep up the great tanks. You only have 1 more to go for full blown Hypermiler recognition. You have some serious tanks showing for a new owner and I hope this coming winter is a mild one for you and your new HCH …
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net
___Both you and KLCarch are knocking out some serious FE! Who would have known as I thought hypermiling was a man’s sport
___Congrats indeed and keep up the great tanks. You only have 1 more to go for full blown Hypermiler recognition. You have some serious tanks showing for a new owner and I hope this coming winter is a mild one for you and your new HCH …
___Good Luck
___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net
Last edited by xcel; 10-01-2005 at 10:45 AM.
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10-01-2005, 11:32 AM
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Re: 63.9, small brag
Originally Posted by laurie
and thanks for the kudos, gentlemen. watch your tails, it may be me slowly creeping up behind you
