*sigh* I'm just going to leave it at the 88 hf level (not even 89-91, that's lower) just because it's the highest rated so no one is going to whine about underrating my EPA values.
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EDIT: After seeing the poll numbers it looks like there is a clear concensus to use original EPA values. I say we just go with that. |
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It's a real honor to be here with all of you guys. |
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The biggest influence that none of us have control over is our daily commute. I happen to have a FE friendly commute but I didn't pick my job based on that. People who have short commutes, like you Ben, will always have a handicap when comparing yourselves to me or Basjoos. I wish I could figure out a way to level the playing field, but I can't.
I believe that it has been mentioned here before, but maybe we should add another top ten list for lowest fuel useage. That way, those that choose to walk or ride thier bike would be able to have something to show for it. |
I think that's a good idea, Dan. For example, I've noticed and admire Brick's deliberations on route, etc., because he seems want to do just that: burn less fuel overall.
On commutes... agreed. I have an unfair advantage there. My commute is from my bed to wherever the computer is. All my driving is "free range", and I can pick the best routes whenever I head out. And I personally don't care what yardstick people use to measure their "% over". More important is that everyone keep their garage info up to date so we can see in detail what's been done to the car (if anything), and what type of driving techniques they use... Hey Matt - that's not in there, but might make a good category, above the car info: "Driving techniques commonly used." |
I don't keep my garage current at all, *sigh* Before I go and when Matt gets pictures up.
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I'd be surprised if you didn't net at least a couple of percent FE improvement just with skirts, smooth wheel covers & carefully applied wheel/tire deflectors. |
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Late to the party as usual... OK -- simple answer from a data consistency standpoint: use the EPA figures. Time and money is spent on making these modifications to stock vehicles, and when compared to the base figure with city/highway/combined, these vehicles typically achieve Hypermiler status. It would be very cumbersome, and honestly next to impossible, to devise an equation for each mod compared with the stock vehicle or to just replace the figures with what is closest to the end-resulting car. If you get 60mpg out of the deal instead of where you started out at 35, then you've accomplished something profound. Perhaps instead we could get a baseline of economy for the vehicles before the mods and report it that way. IMHO, Hypermiling deserves some attention.
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