A small gas experiment...
04-25-2008, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by pmag
I drive a lot of interstate and hwy. I average 24 mpg. Usually shift at 3500 rpms, and drive at 70ish on the interstate.
edit: woops wrong quote!
04-25-2008, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Silverstone-Z
Have you ever downshifted when you pass a Prius or hybrid car so they could hear you hurting the environment?
Yes, particularly when I have been behind them for 10 miles at 50 mph on a single lane, no pass road with a 55 mph speed limit and you come to a passing lane. Under those conditions revenge is sweet. And so it goes......
04-25-2008, 09:22 AM
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[QUOTE=GalvatronType_R]
Again, I'm not complaining, this is an EXPERIMENT. I already get decent mpg and I'm just curious how much more I can squeeze out if I went to extreme measures for a week.
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Originally Posted by ny300z
Again, I'm not complaining, this is an EXPERIMENT. I already get decent mpg and I'm just curious how much more I can squeeze out if I went to extreme measures for a week.
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04-25-2008, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Fairly Z
Good job, but I doubt any of us will be able to stay that disciplined. With a sports car, gas mileage is second to fun factor. I wouldn't have purchased a sports car if I didn't fully understand the consequences. I drive my Z hard all the time, as I'm sure a lot of us do. Of course, I'm also getting hit with these gas prices. I pay $3.91 a gallon and it adds up nicely. This is why I'm searching for a commuter car to use as my primary transportation.
My beater is an r6...Save on gas...and faster than the z! But not goon in the rain... good thing i live in sunny san diego!
04-25-2008, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by lionheartednyhc
And you drive a Z why....?
04-25-2008, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Stogge
First, I am not an expert, but I think that you may use more fuel starting the car than you would at a pleasant idle at a stoplight? Any Thoughts on That?
04-25-2008, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by kneedragger81
I think the z a beautiful car, damn good in handling with decent hp. I have a blast driving it!...The bike is fun on a different level. Fast as hell, good to take to the mountains to drag a knee or two, but a back breaker by the end of the day. I could not see myself using my bike to commute for a whole week considering I have a 60 mile commute everday.
04-25-2008, 12:28 PM
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lol, i love how thick headed some people are... he said it was an experiment! for fun, just to see, for the hell of it, for ***** and grins..... jeezus you people.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
04-25-2008, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kneedragger81
I think the z a beautiful car, damn good in handling with decent hp. I have a blast driving it!...The bike is fun on a different level. Fast as hell, good to take to the mountains to drag a knee or two, but a back breaker by the end of the day. I could not see myself using my bike to commute for a whole week considering I have a 60 mile commute everday.
I had to remove the race fairings off my bike and reinstall the plastics. I had to find new passenger pegs for my fiance to ride with me towards work. I need to find new rearsets to replace the sato rearsets on the bike...they suck in daily communting...great for trackdays and bangin' turns though
. I can only tolerate so much riding that I need to take a break and drive at times...especially in Hawaiian weather, the weather is unpredictable. The Island of Oahu has so many different climates for a small island. And dont get me started about traffic in Hawaii. What takes me only 20 minutes on a sunday to my working place, roughly 20 miles. It takes me about 1.5 hours to get there in traffic on the weekday. sitting on a bike, clutching and braking isnt exactly fun.
04-25-2008, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RedBullRR
I've tried that whole thing shifting at 3K RPM, but its hard when you see a station wagon flooring it next to you 
04-25-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nkohler
lol, i love how thick headed some people are... he said it was an experiment! for fun, just to see, for the hell of it, for ***** and grins..... jeezus you people.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
04-25-2008, 06:48 PM
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get a beater bike. . .cheap! (i got my 02 r6 for $3500 w/ 1300 mi). I get about 40 mpg ave. Plus, when a cocky riced out car pulls right next to you, you wouldn't need your z to put him to his place.
04-28-2008, 07:00 AM
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Final count after complete fill up:
For one week, after taking the measures described in the OP, I averaged 24.12 mpg. Not bad, it's an improvement over what I usually get (22 mpg).
For one week, after taking the measures described in the OP, I averaged 24.12 mpg. Not bad, it's an improvement over what I usually get (22 mpg).
04-28-2008, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nkohler
lol, i love how thick headed some people are... he said it was an experiment! for fun, just to see, for the hell of it, for ***** and grins..... jeezus you people.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
04-28-2008, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GalvatronType_R
You're kidding me right? 
Even though I'm not, let's say I'm obsessed and OCD about gas mileage and ultimately saving money. Why the hell would I spend $1000 on a beater and more money on insurance, gas, and maintenance for it just for a 4 mpg improvement over the 350? If I was really fixated on saving money through gas mileage, doing that would be completely idiotic.
Folks, this was just a one week experiment. I already get decent mileage but I just wanted to see how much more I could squeeze out by being conservative and I will still drive for fun so calm down everyone.
Even though I'm not, let's say I'm obsessed and OCD about gas mileage and ultimately saving money. Why the hell would I spend $1000 on a beater and more money on insurance, gas, and maintenance for it just for a 4 mpg improvement over the 350? If I was really fixated on saving money through gas mileage, doing that would be completely idiotic.
Folks, this was just a one week experiment. I already get decent mileage but I just wanted to see how much more I could squeeze out by being conservative and I will still drive for fun so calm down everyone.
I mentioned nothing about a beater. I said get a commuter that gets good gas mileage. A commuter does not get 4mpg more than the Z, it's a bit more (1997 civic 5 spd man 39/45 mpg). The insurance for a 1997 commuter, let's say a civic dx, is no more than 70-90 bucks a month. You would spend far more than that on gas for a Z, especially if you put in premium. The amount would be quite a bit more if you have a bad record and/or you're fairly young. In this case, it would be pointless to get a Z.
All I'm saying is, if you can afford to go buy a sports car of any type, then the gas mileage would be of no concern. Unless of couse you're salary is less than desirable and you had to scrape up everything you (not you personally, just generalizing) had, to buy a Z.
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04-28-2008, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nkohler
lol, i love how thick headed some people are... he said it was an experiment! for fun, just to see, for the hell of it, for ***** and grins..... jeezus you people.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
I drive like a grandma too most the time because I am not 16 and dont have anything to prove to the "station wagon" who floors it next to me.
Money in my pocket. The car sees plenty of spirited driving when the time is right.
Last edited by xtrmspd; 04-28-2008 at 08:52 PM.