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To Bibi, I just ordered a Scan guage II, (anyone want a nice price I can give you the link in a PM--it's from a vw group buy.) So I will definitely be using that.
To Mira, P&G sounds great but from the gas saving sticky, it sounds a bit complicated, don't think I'll try it yet. About traffic, I think I will stick close to slower big cars, either stay infront or behind them. Today, I had cars come rushing around the big rigs, just to get on to my tail. I guess they thought I was ahead because I already passed, not knowing that I was probably the reason why the trucker was slow. In retrospect, I don't think drafting helped me much. First of all, I wasn't close enough-- only about 2 or 3 car lengths behind (too scared to get closer). Second, my car is pretty decent in the aero factor in my humble opinion. I mean it's not a box like a xB or anything and it is low enough already. Lastly, I don't think there should be any regulations. Maybe instead of or in addition to carbon credits, incentives for companies to stagger start times? -- money talks. Maybe do it by the category? Can't have supervisor's supervising empty plants can we? I couldn't help but think that I wished I had a 6 speed instead so I can cruise at a lower rpm than in the 5 speed. And you're right Bibi, I don't think I'll be drafting unless I'm in a caravan of cars. |
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But a larger vehicle (SUV) is pushing more wind normally...so the draft makes a big diff
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EDIT: Forgot to mention, I've got some qualitative wool tuft photos attesting to this. Quote:
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On a Bicycle in a pace line...the second rider uses 10% less energy in a headwind...the third rider uses alomost 20% less energy and the 4th rider 30% less...and that is just bikes.
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I'm actually quite peeved with myself at the moment... I can't seem to find my digital camera (with memory card) - which has more shots at varying distances. They're not particularly useful as stills (they look just like the one's as shown - which is why I only posted one set).... I'm more mad because of other photos on the camera that I haven't put on my computer yet.... |
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I've been doing the pulse and glide. IT WORKS! Allows me to keep up with the traffic as well and it bumped up my mpg. Well, getting a scan guage helped a lot. So instead of a steady 55 or 60, I do the P&G and take advantage of the hills. Still have to get used to drafting. On the occasions when I do hit the sweet spot behind a car/truck/something big. It's like a tractor beam and I've got to train myself not to be quick to the brake pedal. The sweet spots pulls you right in~! Finallly hit a minor mark: made it to 500 miles on a tank (11.1 total but ususally only fill about 10.2- 10.7) Thanks guys. |
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