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Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-23-2006, 10:59 AM

Replies: 25

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Posted By MetroMPG

Note: I just split the posts about weight...

Note: I just split the posts about weight reduction through under-filling the fuel tank to a separate thread:

https://www.gassavers.org/showthread.php?t=1578

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-23-2006, 07:14 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

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Posted By MetroMPG

Yeah. Well, some people have golf... :D I'd...

Yeah. Well, some people have golf... :D

I'd recommend eBaying yourself a version 1. Or just buy a SG2 @ $retail and re-sell it once you've had your way with it. You'll likely get 80-90% of...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 05:51 PM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

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Posted By MetroMPG

Space savings is another. Have you seen inside...

Space savings is another. Have you seen inside the trunk of a Solstice?

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 12:25 PM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

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Posted By MetroMPG

A lot of energy is going into this discussion...

A lot of energy is going into this discussion about saving 25 lbs! :)

Which may represent a fuel economy difference of about 0.25% - 0.5% based on the oft quoted figure of a 1-2% fuel economy...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 07:18 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

Views: 3,821

Posted By MetroMPG

Last comment (!): my space saver spare & jack...

Last comment (!): my space saver spare & jack weigh 24 lbs together - the single heaviest item(s) that can be easily removed from the car.

A 12V mini compressor weighs 1 or 2 lbs, and the goop is...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 07:04 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

Views: 3,821

Posted By MetroMPG

I think so, but I'm not sure. Perhaps a bit more...

I think so, but I'm not sure. Perhaps a bit more investigation is in order - ie. find out what's in the Honda & Pontiac kits. Feel like doing a bit more web searching? (I gotta get back to work!)...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 06:50 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

Views: 3,821

Posted By MetroMPG

I would go for the runflat repair goop-in-a-can,...

I would go for the runflat repair goop-in-a-can, but also carry a small 12V compressor. You can pick them up at CDN Tire on sale for about 8 bucks. I have one, and can vouch for its ability to get...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 06:45 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

Views: 3,821

Posted By MetroMPG

Pontiac Solstice, Honda Accord hybrid have repair...

Pontiac Solstice, Honda Accord hybrid have repair kits rather than spares:

No spare tire.... opinions? - Pontiac Solstice Forum
https://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20789

2005...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

08-22-2006, 06:41 AM

Replies: 25

runflat tires

Views: 3,821

Posted By MetroMPG

Good question. And would a can of pressurized...

Good question. And would a can of pressurized puncture repair be the poor man's equivalent of run-flat? It wouldn't help in the event of a big blow-out, but when's the last time that happened to...

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