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Forum: Hypermiling

10-29-2017, 09:26 AM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

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Posted By Draigflag

The association is limiting saftey features in...

The association is limiting saftey features in your car that you might need to save your life or that of another. Power steering, assisted brakes, anti lock braking system, electronic stability...

Forum: Hypermiling

10-29-2017, 06:02 AM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

A local lady in her 60's lost control on a bend...

A local lady in her 60's lost control on a bend and collided with the front of our car. The first impact smashed every window, broke the right hand steering components, and removed the rear wheel...

Forum: Hypermiling

10-29-2017, 01:24 AM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

As mentioned before, I personally would not...

As mentioned before, I personally would not compromise any safety aspect, however little, for what works out as very little $$$ worth of fuel. This was my wreck in 2013, lucky to get out alive, first...

Forum: Hypermiling

10-27-2017, 06:10 AM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

I think you're confused, coasting refers to...

I think you're confused, coasting refers to engine on, but in neutral. The kind of life risking behaviour I'm referring to is when the engine is switched off.

After a near head on collision at 60...

Forum: Hypermiling

10-27-2017, 01:07 AM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

No, in some US states, if not all, it's illegal...

No, in some US states, if not all, it's illegal to coast in neutral with the engine ON, never mind switched off.

Forum: Hypermiling

10-26-2017, 11:13 PM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

Turning your engine off and compromising the...

Turning your engine off and compromising the safety of yourself and other road users, only an idiot would make their brakes, steering and ability to accelerate from dangerous situation WORSE. The law...

Forum: Hypermiling

10-24-2017, 11:07 PM

Replies: 25

Mirage close to 60 MPG again

Views: 7,247

Posted By Draigflag

Shame you are forced to go to such extremes to...

Shame you are forced to go to such extremes to get that sort of economy. My Clio would get that kind of economy (74 MPG) at 70 MPH on the highway, its impossible to beat a diesel for efficiency.

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